Match report

Albania Defeats Andorra 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Albania
Albania
3–0
FT
Andorra
Andorra
Mar 24, 2025

In a dominant performance, Albania defeated Andorra 3-0 in their World Cup - Qualification Europe match. The game was sealed early with goals from R. Manaj and a late strike from M. Uzuni, showcasing Albania's superior skill and tactical execution.

Key Facts

  • • R. Manaj scored twice for Albania, in the 9th and 19th minutes.
  • • M. Uzuni added the third goal in the 90th minute.
  • • Pau Babot and Cucu of Andorra received yellow cards.
  • • Andorra made several substitutions, including Albert Rosas, J. Rubio, and Marc Rebés.
  • • Albania's substitutes included M. Kumbulla, M. Uzuni, and A. Pajaziti.

Lineups

Albania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 2 I. Balliu (D)
  • 5 A. Ajeti (D)
  • 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 3 N. Aliji (D)
  • 4 J. Shehu (M)
  • 8 K. Asllani (M)
  • 22 A. Broja (M)
  • 14 Q. Laci (M)
  • 21 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 7 R. Manaj (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 E. Kastrati
  • 23 A. Sherri
  • 9 J. Asani
  • 10 N. Bajrami
  • 11 M. Uzuni
  • 13 E. Mihaj
  • 15 M. Kumbulla
  • 16 M. Berisha
  • 17 E. Muci
  • 18 A. Ismajli
  • 19 A. Pajaziti
  • 20 Y. Ramadani

Andorra

Starting XI

  • 12 I. Alvarez (G)
  • 2 B. Borra Font (D)
  • 17 J. Cervos
  • 6 C. Garcia (D)
  • 22 I. Oliveira (D)
  • 15 M. San Nicolas
  • 21 M. Garcia
  • 19 M. Rebes (M)
  • 8 P. Babot (M)
  • 18 J. Rubio
  • 11 B. Rosas (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Josep Antoni
  • 13 Xisco Pires
  • 3 G. Lopez
  • 4 K. Pomares
  • 5 M. Llovera
  • 7 M. Pujol
  • 9 Cucu
  • 10 Dacu
  • 14 A. Rodrigo Tapia
  • 16 A. Reyes
  • 20 J. Teixeira
  • 23 H. Ferreira Silva

Timeline

  1. Andorra
    2' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Pau Babot

    Foul

  2. Albania
    9' Albania Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Manaj · Assist: Kristjan Asllani
  3. Albania
    19' Albania Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Manaj · Assist: A. Broja
  4. Andorra
    62' Andorra subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Albert Rosas · On: Cucu
  5. Andorra
    62' Andorra subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rubio · On: A. Rodrigo Tapia
  6. Andorra
    62' Andorra subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marc Rebés · On: João Teixeira
  7. Albania
    67' Albania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Djimsiti · On: M. Kumbulla
  8. Albania
    75' Albania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Broja · On: M. Uzuni
  9. Albania
    75' Albania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Qazim Laci · On: A. Pajaziti
  10. Andorra
    76' Andorra subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Biel Borra · On: M. Llovera
  11. Andorra
    80' Andorra Card · Yellow Card
    Cucu

    Foul

  12. Andorra
    86' Andorra subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Cervos · On: G. López
  13. Albania
    90' Albania Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Uzuni · Assist: A. Hoxha

Match Stats

Stat Albania Andorra
Fouls 2 21
Pass Accuracy 93% 73%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 0
Corners 2 0
Total Passes 958 162
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 0
Possession 85% 15%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 889 118
Shots Inside Box 10 0
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Manaj's early goals in the 9th and 19th minutes set the tone for Albania's victory.
  • ▸ Substitutions in the second half, including M. Uzuni's late goal, secured Albania's lead and added to their momentum.