Match report

Albania 0-0 Serbia: World Cup Qualifiers End in Stalemate

Albania
Albania
0–0
FT
Serbia
Serbia
Jun 7, 2025

Albania and Serbia played to a goalless draw in a closely contested World Cup Qualifiers match. Both sides showed determination and solid defensive strategies, with neither team able to break through and secure a victory. Key moments included early yellow cards to S. Pavlovic and B. Djimsiti, while multiple substitutions in the second half kept the energy high but failed to produce a goal.

Key Facts

  • • Albania 0–0 Serbia
  • • S. Pavlovic (Serbia) and B. Djimsiti (Albania) received yellow cards in the 17th and 19th minute, respectively
  • • N. Bajrami was substituted off for A. Hoxha in the 63rd minute
  • • S. Mitrovic (Serbia) received a yellow card in the 80th minute
  • • A. Terzic and L. Samardzic came on for Serbia in the 69th minute
  • • A. Broja replaced M. Uzuni for Albania in the 75th minute

Lineups

Albania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 4 E. Hysaj (D)
  • 5 A. Ajeti (D)
  • 6 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 3 M. Mitaj (D)
  • 8 K. Asllani (M)
  • 16 J. Shehu (M)
  • 22 A. Broja (M)
  • 14 Q. Laci (M)
  • 21 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 7 R. Manaj (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 E. Kastrati
  • 23 A. Sherri
  • 2 I. Balliu
  • 9 J. Asani
  • 10 N. Bajrami
  • 11 M. Uzuni
  • 13 N. Aliji
  • 15 M. Kumbulla
  • 17 E. Muci
  • 18 A. Ismajli
  • 19 M. Daku
  • 20 Y. Ramadani

Serbia

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Petrovic (G)
  • 16 S. Erakovic (D)
  • 4 N. Milenkovic (D)
  • 3 S. Pavlovic (D)
  • 14 A. Zivkovic (M)
  • 5 N. Maksimovic (M)
  • 10 S. Lukic (M)
  • 7 A. Terzic (M)
  • 11 L. Samardzic (F)
  • 23 D. Vlahovic (F)
  • 9 A. Mitrovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Rosic
  • 21 L. Kalicanin
  • 2 K. Nedeljkovic
  • 6 N. Gudelj
  • 8 L. Jovic
  • 13 N. Stojic
  • 15 S. Babic
  • 17 A. Katai
  • 18 J. Simic
  • 19 U. Racic
  • 20 S. Mitrovic
  • 22 A. Maksimovic

Timeline

  1. Serbia
    17' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Pavlovic

    Foul

  2. Albania
    19' Albania Card · Yellow Card
    B. Djimsiti

    Foul

  3. Albania
    63' Albania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hoxha · On: N. Bajrami
  4. Albania
    63' Albania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Manaj · On: M. Daku
  5. Serbia
    69' Serbia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Terzic · On: S. Mitrovic
  6. Serbia
    69' Serbia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Samardzic · On: A. Maksimovic
  7. Albania
    75' Albania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Broja · On: M. Uzuni
  8. Serbia
    76' Serbia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mitrović · On: L. Jović
  9. Serbia
    80' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Mitrovic

    Foul

  10. Albania
    85' Albania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Shehu · On: Y. Ramadani
  11. Serbia
    88' Serbia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrija Živković · On: K. Nedeljkovic
  12. Serbia
    88' Serbia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Maksimović · On: N. Gudelj

Match Stats

Stat Albania Serbia
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 367 472
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 303 419
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to key players like S. Pavlovic and B. Djimsiti altered the pace and tactics of the game, impacting team dynamics and substitutions
  • ▸ Serbia's late yellow card to S. Mitrovic in the 80th minute could have influenced their offensive strategy in the closing minutes of the match