Match report
Latvia Draws 1-1 with Albania in World Cup Qualification Europe Match
Latvia
1–1
FT
Albania
Jun 10, 2025
In a thrilling World Cup Qualification Europe encounter, Latvia held their ground against Albania, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Antonijs Černomordijs scored an own goal for Albania before Andrejs Cigaņiks provided a timely assist to Černomordijs for Latvia's equalizer, ensuring a balanced outcome.
Key Facts
- • Latvia vs Albania ended in a 1-1 draw
- • Antonijs Černomordijs scored the own goal for Albania at minute 29
- • Latvia equalized through Antonijs Černomordijs with an assist from Andrejs Cigaņiks at minute 45
- • Andrejs Cigaņiks and R. Varslavāns received yellow cards for Latvia
- • Albania made multiple substitutions to maintain pressure, including Qazim Laci and A. Broja
Lineups
Latvia
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Zviedris (G)
- 16 A. Jaunzems (D)
- 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
- 5 A. Cernomordijs (D)
- 2 D. Balodis (D)
- 14 A. Ciganiks (D)
- 8 R. Varslavans (M)
- 22 A. Saveljevs (M)
- 10 J. Ikaunieks (M)
- 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)
Substitutes
- 12 F. Orols
- 23 R. Matrevics
- 3 V. Jagodinskis
- 4 K. Grabovskis
- 6 K. Penkevics
- 7 E. Daskevics
- 11 G. Zaleiko
- 17 L. Vapne
- 18 M. Regza
- 19 B. Melnis
- 20 M. Tonisevs
- 21 D. Melniks
Albania
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Strakosha (G)
- 2 I. Balliu (D)
- 18 A. Ismajli (D)
- 15 M. Kumbulla (D)
- 3 M. Mitaj (D)
- 8 K. Asllani (M)
- 6 J. Shehu (M)
- 14 Q. Laci (M)
- 22 A. Broja (F)
- 7 R. Manaj (F)
- 21 A. Hoxha (F)
Substitutes
- 12 E. Kastrati
- 23 A. Sherri
- 4 E. Hysaj
- 5 A. Bajrami
- 9 J. Asani
- 10 N. Bajrami
- 11 M. Uzuni
- 13 N. Aliji
- 16 M. Berisha
- 17 E. Muci
- 19 M. Daku
- 20 Y. Ramadani
Timeline
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29' Albania Goal · Own GoalAntonijs Černomordijs
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45' Latvia Goal · Normal GoalAntonijs Černomordijs · Assist: Andrejs Cigaņiks
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50' Latvia Card · Yellow CardAndrejs Cigaņiks
Foul
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60' Albania subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Hoxha · On: E. Muçi
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69' Latvia Card · Yellow CardR. Varslavāns
Foul
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69' Albania subst · Substitution 2Off: Qazim Laci · On: N. Bajrami
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75' Latvia subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: E. Dašķevičs
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75' Latvia subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: M. Regza
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82' Albania subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Broja · On: M. Uzuni
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82' Albania subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Manaj · On: M. Daku
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84' Latvia Card · Yellow CardAntonijs Černomordijs
Foul
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90' Latvia subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Varslavāns · On: M. Toņiševs
Match Stats
| Stat | Latvia | Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 92% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 305 | 626 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 254 | 579 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Latvia's Antonijs Černomordijs scored an own goal, giving Albania an early lead
- ▸ Latvia's Antonijs Černomordijs equalized with an assist from Andrejs Cigaņiks, turning the game around
- ▸ Both teams exchanged substitutions and yellow cards, maintaining a competitive edge throughout the match