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Kosovo
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Kosovo beat the Republic of Ireland
Match Details
Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
(Prishtina)
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Commentary
- ·Match ends, Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
- 90'+4'Second Half ends, Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
- 90'+4'Dion Gallapeni (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4'Foul by Jack Moylan (Republic of Ireland).
- 90'+3'Attempt blocked. Erblin Osmani (Kosovo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
- 90'+3'Attempt blocked. Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+3'Attempt blocked. Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
- 90'+3'Attempt saved. Leon Avdullahu (Kosovo) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
- 90'+1'Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'Attempt missed. Dion Gallapeni (Kosovo) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ermal Krasniqi.
- 90'Attempt saved. Mërgim Vojvoda (Kosovo) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
- 88'Attempt missed. Milot Rashica (Kosovo) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Erblin Osmani.
Line Score
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KOS | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Match Leaders
Republic of Ireland- JE John Egan · 1Total Shots
- CK Caoimhín Kelleher · 5Saves
- DO Dara O'Shea · 13Defensive Interventions
- JM Jayson Molumby · 46Accurate Passes
Kosovo- VM Vedat Muriqi · 1Goals
- VM Vedat Muriqi · 5Total Shots
- AM Arijanet Muric · 1Saves
- IK Ilir Krasniqi · 16Defensive Interventions
- AH Albian Hajdari · 73Accurate Passes
UEFA Nations League Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 3 | Republic of Ireland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| 4 | Israel | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
Key Events
83'Goal! Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 0. Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo) header from very close range to the centre of the goal.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.
Team Stats
Republic of IrelandKosovo
General
42.7
Possession %
57.3
3
Shots
22
1
On Target
8
0
Offsides
2
0
Corners
1
15
Fouls
12
Passing & Defense
293
Passes Completed
408
2
Crosses Won
8
3
Tackles Won
18
10
Interceptions
9
37
Clearances
26
Discipline
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
5
Saves
1
Recent Form
Kosovo
D
W
L
L
W
Republic of Ireland
L
D
W
W
D
Starting Lineups
Republic of Ireland3-4-2-1
Kosovo3-4-2-1
Full lineups and substitutes
Kosovo
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AM #1 Arijanet MuricG
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IK #4 Ilir KrasniqiCD
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AH #21 Albian HajdariCD-L
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LD #5 Lumbardh DellovaCD-R
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VH #20 Veldin HodzaCM-L
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LA #23 Leon AvdullahuCM-R
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DG #13 Dion GallapeniLM
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MV #15 Mërgim VojvodaRM
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VM #18 Vedat MuriqiF83'
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BZ #14 Baton ZabërgjaCF-L
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EZ #10 Edon ZhegrovaCF-R
Substitutes · 4 used
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RR #2 Ron Raqi
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MJ #22 Muharrem Jashari
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EO #6 Erblin Osmani 87' for Veldin Hodza
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VB #12 Visar Bekaj
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VM #8 Valmir Matoshi
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MA #3 Milot Avdyli
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EK #17 Ermal Krasniqi 73' for Edon Zhegrova
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FA #11 Fisnik Asllani 88' for Vedat Muriqi
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DK #19 Dion Kacuri
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MR #7 Milot Rashica 73' for Baton Zabërgja
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AR #9 Albion Rrahmani
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AS #16 Amir Saipi
Republic of Ireland
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CK #1 Caoimhín KelleherG
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JE #15 John EganCD
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DO #4 Dara O'SheaCD-L
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JO #5 Jake O'BrienCD-R
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JM #6 Jayson MolumbyCM-L
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JK #8 Jason KnightCM-R
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LS #3 Liam ScalesLM
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JA #2 James AbankwahRM
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TP #7 Troy ParrottF
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FA #11 Finn AzazCF-L
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CO #20 Chiedozie OgbeneCF-R
Substitutes · 5 used
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TC #9 Thomas Cannon
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JB #13 Joel Bagan
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AI #10 Adam Idah 80' for Troy Parrott
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RM #18 Ryan Manning 88' for Liam Scales
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LK #12 Liam Kitching
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CC #14 Conor Coventry 80' for James Abankwah
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MO #23 Max O'Leary
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JM #17 Jack Moylan 61' for Chiedozie Ogbene
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KP #22 Killian Phillips
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GB #16 Gavin Bazunu
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OE #19 Owen Elding 88' for John Egan
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RV #21 Rocco Vata
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