UEFA Nations League

Kosovo vs Republic of Ireland, 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, League Phase

· UEFA Nations League
Kosovo
  • 83': Vedat Muriqi
FT
1 - 0
Republic of Ireland

    About

    Kosovo are hosting Republic of Ireland at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Prishtina, Kosovo, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Nations League.

    Match Commentary

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 9': Attempt saved. Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Mërgim Vojvoda with a cross.
    • 9': Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 9': Foul by Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo).
    • 14': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 14': Foul by Albian Hajdari (Kosovo).
    • 15': Handball by Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland).
    • 18': Foul by James Abankwah (Republic of Ireland).
    • 18': Baton Zabërgja (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 19': Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 19': Foul by Ilir Krasniqi (Kosovo).
    • 21': Foul by James Abankwah (Republic of Ireland).
    • 21': Baton Zabërgja (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 22': Offside, Kosovo. Veldin Hodza is caught offside.
    • 23': Attempt missed. Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by James Abankwah.
    • 24': Offside, Kosovo. Baton Zabërgja is caught offside.
    • 28': Attempt missed. Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Veldin Hodza with a cross.
    • 28': Attempt blocked. Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Edon Zhegrova.
    • 30': Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 30': Foul by Leon Avdullahu (Kosovo).
    • 33': Foul by Liam Scales (Republic of Ireland).
    • 33': Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 34': Attempt blocked. Veldin Hodza (Kosovo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
    • 35': Attempt blocked. Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leon Avdullahu with a headed pass.
    • 35': Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 35': Foul by Leon Avdullahu (Kosovo).
    • 38': Foul by James Abankwah (Republic of Ireland).
    • 38': Dion Gallapeni (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 39': Attempt saved. Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Dion Gallapeni with a cross.
    • 40': Attempt missed. Veldin Hodza (Kosovo) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Edon Zhegrova with a cross.
    • 40': Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 40': Foul by Mërgim Vojvoda (Kosovo).
    • 45': Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45': Foul by Mërgim Vojvoda (Kosovo).
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+1': First Half ends, Kosovo 0, Republic of Ireland 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Kosovo 0, Republic of Ireland 0.
    • 47': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 47': Foul by Albian Hajdari (Kosovo).
    • 50': Attempt saved. Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner by Arijanet Muric (Kosovo). Assisted by James Abankwah with a cross.
    • 50': Foul by Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland).
    • 50': Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 54': Chiedozie Ogbene (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 54': Foul by Albian Hajdari (Kosovo).
    • 55': Attempt missed. John Egan (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Finn Azaz with a cross following a set piece situation.
    • 55': Foul by Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland).
    • 55': Arijanet Muric (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 56': Attempt missed. Veldin Hodza (Kosovo) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Vedat Muriqi.
    • 57': Foul by Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland).
    • 57': Baton Zabërgja (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 60': Foul by Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland).
    • 60': Ilir Krasniqi (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 61': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Jack Moylan replaces Chiedozie Ogbene.
    • 64': Attempt blocked. Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Baton Zabërgja.
    • 66': Foul by Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland).
    • 66': Veldin Hodza (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 66': Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 67': Attempt missed. Edon Zhegrova (Kosovo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Baton Zabërgja.
    • 68': Foul by James Abankwah (Republic of Ireland).
    • 68': Baton Zabërgja (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 68': James Abankwah (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 72': Foul by Jack Moylan (Republic of Ireland).
    • 72': Dion Gallapeni (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 73': Substitution, Kosovo. Ermal Krasniqi replaces Edon Zhegrova.
    • 73': Substitution, Kosovo. Milot Rashica replaces Baton Zabërgja.
    • 74': Jayson Molumby (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 74': Foul by Albian Hajdari (Kosovo).
    • 76': Foul by Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland).
    • 76': Milot Rashica (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 77': Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 77': Foul by Albian Hajdari (Kosovo).
    • 79': Finn Azaz (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 79': Foul by Leon Avdullahu (Kosovo).
    • 80': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Adam Idah replaces Troy Parrott.
    • 80': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Conor Coventry replaces James Abankwah.
    • 80': Foul by Jason Knight (Republic of Ireland).
    • 80': Milot Rashica (Kosovo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 81': Attempt saved. Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Caoimhín Kelleher (Republic of Ireland). Assisted by Ermal Krasniqi.
    • 82': Corner, Kosovo. Conceded by Caoimhín Kelleher.
    • 83': Attempt blocked. Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
    • 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.
    • 86': Attempt missed. Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Vedat Muriqi.
    • 87': Attempt missed. Veldin Hodza (Kosovo) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ermal Krasniqi following a fast break.
    • 87': Substitution, Kosovo. Erblin Osmani replaces Veldin Hodza.
    • 88': Substitution, Kosovo. Fisnik Asllani replaces Vedat Muriqi.
    • 88': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Owen Elding replaces John Egan.
    • 88': Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Ryan Manning replaces Liam Scales.
    • 88': Attempt missed. Milot Rashica (Kosovo) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Erblin Osmani.
    • 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.
    • 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'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
    • 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'+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 blocked. Ermal Krasniqi (Kosovo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Erblin Osmani (Kosovo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
    • 90'+4': Foul by Jack Moylan (Republic of Ireland).
    • 90'+4': Dion Gallapeni (Kosovo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Kosovo 1, Republic of Ireland 0.

    Statistics

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    15 Fouls 12
    2 Yellow Cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 2
    0 Corner Kicks 1
    5 Saves 1
    42.7 Possession 57.3
    3 SHOTS 22
    1 ON GOAL 8
    0.3 On Target % 0.4
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    293 Accurate Passes 408
    380 Passes 498
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
    2 Accurate Crosses 8
    9 Crosses 26
    0.2 Cross % 0.3
    76 Long Balls 65
    35 Accurate Long Balls 31
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.5
    0 Blocked Shots 6
    3 Effective Tackles 18
    9 Tackles 19
    0.3 Tackle % 0.9
    10 Interceptions 9
    37 Effective Clearances 26
    37 Clearances 26

    Game Information

    Competition: UEFA Nations League

    Venue: Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri
    Location: Prishtina, Kosovo

    UEFA Nations League Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Austria 4 +4 8
    2 Kosovo 4 -1 5
    3 Republic of Ireland 4 +2 5
    4 Israel 4 -5 2
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    KOS Kosovo (3-4-2-1)

    No. Name
    1 Arijanet Muric (GK)
    4 Ilir Krasniqi
    21 Albian Hajdari
    5 Lumbardh Dellova
    20 Veldin Hodza
    23 Leon Avdullahu
    13 Dion Gallapeni
    15 Mërgim Vojvoda
    18 Vedat Muriqi
    14 Baton Zabërgja
    10 Edon Zhegrova
    Kosovo Substitutes:
    Ron Raqi, Muharrem Jashari, Erblin Osmani, Visar Bekaj, Valmir Matoshi, Milot Avdyli, Ermal Krasniqi, Fisnik Asllani, Dion Kacuri, Milot Rashica, Albion Rrahmani, Amir Saipi.

    IRL Republic of Ireland (3-4-2-1)

    No. Name
    1 Caoimhín Kelleher (GK)
    15 John Egan
    4 Dara O'Shea
    5 Jake O'Brien
    6 Jayson Molumby Yellow Card
    8 Jason Knight
    3 Liam Scales
    2 James Abankwah Yellow Card
    7 Troy Parrott
    11 Finn Azaz
    20 Chiedozie Ogbene
    Republic of Ireland Substitutes:
    Thomas Cannon, Joel Bagan, Adam Idah, Ryan Manning, Liam Kitching, Conor Coventry, Max O'Leary, Jack Moylan, Killian Phillips, Gavin Bazunu, Owen Elding, Rocco Vata.

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