International Friendly

Albania vs Azerbaijan, 2024 International Friendly

· International Friendly
Albania
  • 11': Nedim Bajrami
  • 81': Rey Manaj
  • 88': Qazim Laçi
FT
3 - 1
Azerbaijan
  • 90': Musa Qurbanly

About

Albania are hosting Azerbaijan at Szombathelyi Haladás Stadion, Szombathely, Hungary, starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Armando Broja (Albania) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 2': Foul by Badavi Hüseynov (Azerbaijan).
  • 5': Offside, Albania. Taulant Seferi is caught offside.
  • 6': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
  • 6': Kristjan Asllani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 11': Goal! Albania 1, Azerbaijan 0. Nedim Bajrami (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ylber Ramadani.
  • 16': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
  • 16': Mario Mitaj (Albania) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 18': Foul by Badavi Hüseynov (Azerbaijan).
  • 18': Jasir Asani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 19': Foul by Elseid Hysaj (Albania).
  • 19': Ramil Sheydayev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 24': Attempt missed. Aleksey Isaev (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 31': Delay in match (Azerbaijan).
  • 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 33': Attempt missed. Badavi Hüseynov (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
  • 34': Attempt missed. Kristjan Asllani (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mario Mitaj with a headed pass.
  • 35': Offside, Albania. Armando Broja is caught offside.
  • 37': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
  • 37': Mario Mitaj (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
  • 38': Mario Mitaj (Albania) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 39': Attempt saved. Nedim Bajrami (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
  • 39': Corner, Albania. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
  • 39': Attempt missed. Armando Broja (Albania) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nedim Bajrami with a cross following a corner.
  • 40': Attempt blocked. Jasir Asani (Albania) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Armando Broja.
  • 40': Attempt blocked. Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleksey Isaev.
  • 40': Attempt missed. Nedim Bajrami (Albania) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Armando Broja following a fast break.
  • 44': Foul by Kristjan Asllani (Albania).
  • 44': Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
  • 45'+1': First Half ends, Albania 1, Azerbaijan 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Albania 1, Azerbaijan 0.
  • 45': Substitution, Albania. Arbër Hoxha replaces Jasir Asani.
  • 45': Substitution, Albania. Enea Mihaj replaces Berat Djimsiti.
  • 45': Substitution, Albania. Naser Aliji replaces Mario Mitaj.
  • 45': Substitution, Albania. Rey Manaj replaces Armando Broja.
  • 45': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Elvin Camalov replaces Cosqun Diniyev.
  • 45': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Qismat Aliyev replaces Rahil Mammadov.
  • 46': Corner, Azerbaijan. Conceded by Thomas Strakosha.
  • 47': Offside, Azerbaijan. Bahlul Mustafazada is caught offside.
  • 48': Foul by Aleksey Isaev (Azerbaijan).
  • 48': Ylber Ramadani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 50': Arbër Hoxha (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 50': Foul by Ramil Sheydayev (Azerbaijan).
  • 51': Foul by Elvin Camalov (Azerbaijan).
  • 51': Rey Manaj (Albania) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 54': Attempt missed. Ramil Sheydayev (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Emin Mahmudov.
  • 55': Attempt blocked. Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emin Mahmudov.
  • 55': Corner, Azerbaijan. Conceded by Arlind Ajeti.
  • 58': Bahlul Mustafazada (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 58': Foul by Rey Manaj (Albania).
  • 61': Substitution, Albania. Qazim Laçi replaces Taulant Seferi.
  • 63': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Vüsal Isgandarli replaces Toral Bayramov.
  • 63': Corner, Albania. Conceded by Aleksey Isaev.
  • 64': Attempt missed. Rey Manaj (Albania) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Nedim Bajrami with a cross following a corner.
  • 67': Attempt saved. Rey Manaj (Albania) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Qazim Laçi.
  • 67': Corner, Albania. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
  • 68': Badavi Hüseynov (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 68': Foul by Qazim Laçi (Albania).
  • 69': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Emil Mustafaev replaces Emin Mahmudov.
  • 69': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Ceyhun Nuriyev replaces Ramil Sheydayev.
  • 70': Attempt blocked. Emil Mustafaev (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleksey Isaev.
  • 72': Attempt saved. Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elvin Cafarquliyev.
  • 72': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
  • 72': Ylber Ramadani (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 73': Arbër Hoxha (Albania) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 73': Foul by Emil Mustafaev (Azerbaijan).
  • 73': Emil Mustafaev (Azerbaijan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 75': Attempt blocked. Emil Mustafaev (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Vüsal Isgandarli.
  • 75': Attempt missed. Elvin Cafarquliyev (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ceyhun Nuriyev.
  • 76': Attempt blocked. Nedim Bajrami (Albania) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Qazim Laçi.
  • 76': Attempt blocked. Ylber Ramadani (Albania) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Qazim Laçi.
  • 76': Corner, Albania. Conceded by Badavi Hüseynov.
  • 77': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Musa Qurbanli replaces Mahir Emreli.
  • 78': Substitution, Albania. Ardian Ismajli replaces Arlind Ajeti.
  • 80': Foul by Arbër Hoxha (Albania).
  • 80': Qismat Aliyev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 81': Goal! Albania 2, Azerbaijan 0. Rey Manaj (Albania) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Naser Aliji.
  • 84': Attempt saved. Elvin Cafarquliyev (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Aleksey Isaev.
  • 87': Attempt saved. Emil Mustafaev (Azerbaijan) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Musa Qurbanli.
  • 87': Corner, Azerbaijan. Conceded by Thomas Strakosha.
  • 87': Attempt missed. Ceyhun Nuriyev (Azerbaijan) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Qismat Aliyev with a cross following a corner.
  • 88': Goal! Albania 3, Azerbaijan 0. Qazim Laçi (Albania) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nedim Bajrami following a fast break.
  • 89': Foul by Arbër Hoxha (Albania).
  • 89': Qismat Aliyev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90': Goal! Albania 3, Azerbaijan 1. Musa Qurbanli (Azerbaijan) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Qismat Aliyev following a set piece situation.
  • 90'+3': Second Half ends, Albania 3, Azerbaijan 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Albania 3, Azerbaijan 1.

Statistics

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11 Fouls 6
1 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 2
3 Corner Kicks 4
2 Saves 4
61.2 Possession 38.8
14 SHOTS 12
4 ON GOAL 5
0.3 On Target % 0.4
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
574 Accurate Passes 345
633 Passes 395
0.9 Pass Completion % 0.9
3 Accurate Crosses 4
10 Crosses 13
0.3 Cross % 0.3
36 Long Balls 37
20 Accurate Long Balls 21
0.6 Long Balls % 0.6
4 Blocked Shots 3
13 Effective Tackles 10
17 Tackles 15
0.8 Tackle % 0.7
6 Interceptions 4
8 Effective Clearances 11
8 Clearances 11

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue: Szombathelyi Haladás Stadion
Location: Szombathely, Hungary

Line-Ups

ALB Albania (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
23 Thomas Strakosha (GK)
6 Berat Djimsiti
5 Arlind Ajeti
3 Mario Mitaj
4 Elseid Hysaj
10 Nedim Bajrami
21 Kristjan Asllani
20 Ylber Ramadani
11 Armando Broja
15 Taulant Seferi
9 Jasir Asani
Albania Substitutes:
Ernest Muçi, Marash Kumbulla, Elhan Kastrati, Medon Berisha, Iván Balliu, Arbër Hoxha, Klaus Gjasula, Amir Abrashi, Adrian Ismajli, Qazim Laçi, Naser Aliji, Etrit Berisha, Rey Manaj, Mirlind Daku, Enea Mihaj.

AZE Azerbaijan (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (GK)
15 Badavi Hüseynov
4 Bahlul Mustafazada
3 Elvin Cafarquliyev
13 Rahil Mammadov
8 Emin Makhmudov
20 Aleksey Isaev
7 Cosqun Diniyev
10 Mahir Emreli
11 Ramil Sheydaev
17 Tural Bayramov
Azerbaijan Substitutes:
Emil Safarov, Musa Qurbanly, Anton Krivotsyuk, Qismat Aliyev, Elvin Camalov, Rza Cafarov, Emil Mustafaev, Ceyhun Nuriyev, Amin Seydiyev, Vusal Isgandarli, Mekhti Dzhenetov.

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