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26/01/2028, Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo, Live on National TV
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Kosovo Vs Italy

Kosovo play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Simaku (GK) , B Ymeri (CB) , F Alia (CB) , F Isufaj (RB) , E Manjani (LB) , A Zhuzhumi (CDM) , E Hajdari (CAM) , F Pojani (RM) , E Cana (LM) , E Dibra (ST) , B Xhaferi (ST) And the subs are: A Hassan (CB) , A Sopa (CB) , B Siliqi (CM) , B Cela (CM) , B Morina (ST)

Italy play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Bova (GK) , R Corado (CB) , L Foglietta (CB) , C Serbandini (RB) , M Pagliuzzi (LB) , N Adamo (CDM) , A Di Salvo (CAM) , N Marconi (RM) , A Herrera (LM) , N Ezzo (ST) , F Ripa (ST) And the subs are: R Franchino (CB) , A Santon (CB) , L Falomi (CM) , G Allevi (CM) , F Giolitti (ST)
Welcome to Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo where Kosovo will face Italy.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 13500.

1' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Fatos Isufaj plays a short pass to Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi plays the ball to Enver Hajdari.  Antonio Di Salvo tackles Enver Hajdari and takes the ball.  Italy try to launch a counter attack.  Antonio Di Salvo uses his pace to beat Agim Zhuzhumi.  

5' - Antonio Di Salvo sees a run from Nero Ezzo.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Nero Ezzo is able to control the ball.  Nero Ezzo looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Nero Ezzo scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Italy player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

5' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

7' - Eduart Manjani slides the ball to Fisnik Pojani.  Fisnik Pojani plays a short pass to Enver Hajdari.  Enver Hajdari spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

10' - Nero Ezzo finds Liberatore Foglietta with a short pass.  Liberatore Foglietta passes a long ball to Mariano Pagliuzzi.  Mariano Pagliuzzi looks to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

16' - Arben Simaku passes a long ball to Fatos Isufaj.  Liberatore Foglietta successfully tackles Fatos Isufaj and takes the ball.  Liberatore Foglietta finds Mariano Pagliuzzi with a long pass.  Mariano Pagliuzzi curls in a cross, finding Augusto Herrera.  Augusto Herrera heads the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman signals its a corner for Italy.  Nero Ezzo gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Augusto Herrera.  Augusto Herrera gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...but the shot is parried by Arben Simaku!  Agim Zhuzhumi is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

17' - Edi Dibra attempts to use his skills to beat Antonio Di Salvo and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

17' - Edi Dibra sees Fisnik Pojani making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Fisnik Pojani has strayed offside!  

20' - Nero Ezzo plays a long pass to Nero Adamo.  Nero Adamo plays a short pass to Fino Ripa.  Fino Ripa speeds past Fatlind Alia.  

22' - Fino Ripa spots a run from Antonio Di Salvo.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Antonio Di Salvo runs on to the ball.  Antonio Di Salvo looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

24' - Arben Simaku spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

30' - With a turn of pace, Claudio Serbandini beats Enver Hajdari.  

31' - Claudio Serbandini sees Augusto Herrera making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Augusto Herrera takes the ball.  Augusto Herrera attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Arben Simaku performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

33' - Arben Simaku finds Bashkim Ymeri with a long ball.  Bashkim Ymeri spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

35' - Nero Ezzo finds Liberatore Foglietta with a short pass.  Eduart Manjani successfully tackles Liberatore Foglietta and gains possession for his team.  Kosovo launch a counter attack.  Eduart Manjani spots a run from Edi Dibra.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Edi Dibra runs on to the ball.  Edi Dibra looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

37' - Damiano Bova slides the ball to Antonio Di Salvo.  Antonio Di Salvo brings the ball forward, outpacing Besin Xhaferi.  

39' - Antonio Di Salvo looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Antonio Di Salvo scores!  That's a good goal from the Italy player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

39' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Bashkim Ymeri passes the ball to Agim Zhuzhumi.  Agim Zhuzhumi passes to Fatlind Alia.  Fatlind Alia plays a long ball to Erion Cana.  Erion Cana passes to Fisnik Pojani.  Roberto Corado tackles Fisnik Pojani and the ball goes loose.  Besin Xhaferi sees Fisnik Pojani making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Fisnik Pojani is able to control the ball.  Fisnik Pojani hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Italy kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Nico Marconi plays a short pass to Liberatore Foglietta.  Liberatore Foglietta passes the ball to Roberto Corado.  Roberto Corado finds Nero Ezzo with a short pass.  Nero Ezzo attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Erion Cana is going to be taken off.  Bashkim Siliqi is going to be brought on.  

53' - Agim Zhuzhumi tries to use ball skills to beat Roberto Corado, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

56' - Agim Zhuzhumi sees a run from Edi Dibra.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Edi Dibra takes the ball.  Edi Dibra looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Damiano Bova!  Bashkim Siliqi is first to the loose ball...Bashkim Siliqi takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

58' - With a turn of pace, Liberatore Foglietta beats Besin Xhaferi.  

61' - Eduart Manjani dispossesses Liberatore Foglietta and takes the ball.  Nero Ezzo tackles Eduart Manjani and takes the ball.  Italy try to launch a counter attack.  Nero Ezzo plays the ball to Fino Ripa.  Fino Ripa attempts to beat Eduart Manjani using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

63' - Fino Ripa spots a run from Antonio Di Salvo.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Antonio Di Salvo has strayed offside!  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fatos Isufaj is going to be taken off.  Ardit Sopa is going to be brought on.  

68' - Fatlind Alia passes the ball to Bashkim Siliqi.  Liberatore Foglietta dispossesses Bashkim Siliqi and takes the ball.  Liberatore Foglietta plays a short pass to Claudio Serbandini.  Claudio Serbandini tries to use ball skills to beat Bashkim Ymeri and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

69' - Claudio Serbandini tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Claudio Serbandini scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Italy player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

69' - Kosovo kick the ball off for the restart.  

73' - Bashkim Ymeri sees Fisnik Pojani making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

75' - Nero Ezzo chips a long ball to Claudio Serbandini.  Claudio Serbandini sees a run from Antonio Di Salvo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Antonio Di Salvo is caught offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Besin Xhaferi is going to be taken off.  Brahim Morina is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Fino Ripa runs with the ball, beating Ardit Sopa.  

81' - Fino Ripa sees a run from Antonio Di Salvo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Antonio Di Salvo is able to take the ball.  Antonio Di Salvo looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Arben Simaku!  Antonio Di Salvo pounces on the loose ball...Antonio Di Salvo tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Italy.  Nero Ezzo places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Eduart Manjani intercepts the ball.  

87' - Augusto Herrera finds Mariano Pagliuzzi with a long ball.  Mariano Pagliuzzi crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Fatlind Alia.  

91' - Antonio Di Salvo finds Liberatore Foglietta with a long ball.  Liberatore Foglietta spots a run from Nero Ezzo.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Nero Ezzo runs on to the ball.  Nero Ezzo shoots, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Kosovo 0 - 3 Italy.