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Czech Republic Edges Out Albania in Tight UEFA Nations League Encounter
Tirana, November 16, 2024 – The Czech Republic secured a 1-0 victory over Albania in a closely fought UEFA Nations League League B, Group 5 match at Tirana’s Air Albania Stadium. Officiated by Sandro Schärer of Switzerland, the game saw the Czechs dominate possession (66%) and create more goal-scoring opportunities, though the margin wasn’t overwhelming.
The Czechs enjoyed more time in the Albanian half, registering four shots, one on target. Albania managed only four attempts, with just one on goal. Czech Republic also held a clear advantage in set pieces, earning two corners to Albania’s none.
The match was a tense affair, with five fouls committed by the Czech Republic and four by Albania. Two yellow cards were shown, one to Tomáš Soucek and one to Tomáš Chory for the Czechs, and one to Ardian Abrashi for Albania. Despite the lack of clear-cut chances, the Czech Republic managed to capitalize on one opportunity to secure all three points. The win reflects their superior possession and control, although their lack of clinical finishing kept the game tight until the final whistle.
Substitutions albania: at minute 30 T. Seferi came in and J. Asani went out., at minute 72 E. Muci came in and N. Bajrami went out., at minute 84 A. Abrashi came in and Q. Laci went out., at minute 84 M. Uzuni came in and I. Tuci went out.
Substitutions czech republic: at minute 64 J. Kliment came in and T. Chory went out., at minute 64 A. Hlozek came in and V. Cerny went out., at minute 83 O. Lingr came in and L. Provod went out., at minute 83 J. Kuchta came in and P. Sulc went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Albania
Titulares:
Czech Republic
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