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22/03/2031, Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania, Live on National TV
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Albania Vs Canada

Albania play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Rrustemi (GK) , A Nano (CB) , E Lucca (CB) , B Sapunxiu (RB) , D Prifti (LB) , B Lushi (CDM) , B Frasheri (CAM) , B Prifti (RM) , B Arbnori (LM) , D Demaci (ST) , F Boja (ST) And the subs are: E Raco (CB) , F Sava (CB) , A Lazami (CM) , A Velo (CM) , B Lazami (ST)

Canada play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: N Banks (GK) , I Todd (CB) , D Solomon (CB) , C Jarvey (RB) , M Bellis (LB) , V Oliphant (CM) , J Gough (CM) , J Bigg (CAM) , D Polston (RW) , C Riggins (LW) , T Batie (ST) And the subs are: R Goar (CB) , B Howat (CB) , A Rubel (CM) , D Pattie (CM) , J Bowar (ST)
Welcome to Air Albania Stadium in Tirana, Albania where Albania will face Canada.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 21794.

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

5' - Besim Prifti plays a short pass to Arjan Nano.  Arjan Nano finds Dalmat Prifti with a short pass.  Dalmat Prifti plays a long pass to Arjan Nano.  Jonathan Gough tackles Arjan Nano and takes the ball.  Fatjon Boja successfully tackles Jonathan Gough and the ball goes loose.  Besart Frasheri curls in a cross, finding Fatjon Boja.  Fatjon Boja looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

8' - Nicholas Banks sees a run from Clint Riggins.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Clint Riggins takes the ball.  Clint Riggins tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

11' - Joel Bigg sees Dave Polston making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dave Polston is able to take the ball.  Dave Polston looks to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

16' - Agim Rrustemi plays a short pass to Arjan Nano.  Arjan Nano finds Besart Frasheri with a short pass.  Besart Frasheri sees a run from Besim Prifti.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Besim Prifti takes the ball.  Besim Prifti hits the ball...but the shot goes wide!

17' - Fatjon Boja tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Nicholas Banks!  

19' - Nicholas Banks spots a run from Jonathan Gough.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jonathan Gough runs on to the ball.  Jonathan Gough fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Jonathan Gough for Canada!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

19' - Albania kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Brahim Lushi passes to Besart Sapunxiu.  Besart Sapunxiu passes to Brahim Lushi.  Brahim Lushi brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Joel Bigg, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Joel Bigg.  That will be a freekick for Albania.  

24' - Arjan Nano finds Besart Frasheri with a long ball.  Besart Frasheri plays a short pass to Brahim Lushi.  Brahim Lushi tries to beat Isaac Todd using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Isaac Todd.  That will be a freekick for Albania.  

25' - Dritan Demaci places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Matt Bellis.  

29' - Besart Frasheri sees a run from Dritan Demaci.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Dritan Demaci runs on to the ball.  Dritan Demaci looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

32' - Nicholas Banks passes to Clint Riggins.  Clint Riggins curves the ball into the box, but Dalmat Prifti intercepts and takes possession.  

34' - Dalmat Prifti plays the ball to Brahim Lushi.  Brahim Lushi sees Besnik Arbnori making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

40' - Brahim Lushi sees Besnik Arbnori making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Besnik Arbnori runs on to the ball.  Besnik Arbnori attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

42' - Nicholas Banks sees Joel Bigg making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Joel Bigg is able to take the ball.  Joel Bigg attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Agim Rrustemi stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Besart Frasheri is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

44' - Matt Bellis plays a long pass to Varocher Oliphant.  Varocher Oliphant spots a run from Joel Bigg.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Joel Bigg is able to take the ball.  Joel Bigg looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Agim Rrustemi stops the shot!  

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

45' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Isaac Todd passes to Matt Bellis.  Matt Bellis plays a short pass to Varocher Oliphant.  Varocher Oliphant finds Jonathan Gough with a long ball.  Jonathan Gough curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Joel Bigg.  Joel Bigg jumps up and gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but Agim Rrustemi deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Canada.  Matt Bellis places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Joel Bigg.  Joel Bigg gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

52' - Agim Rrustemi sees a run from Besart Frasheri.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Besart Frasheri takes the ball.  Besart Frasheri reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and the ball reaches Besnik Arbnori.  Besnik Arbnori looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Nicholas Banks!  The linesman signals its a corner for Albania.  Dritan Demaci places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Besart Frasheri.  Besart Frasheri heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

54' - Nicholas Banks plays the ball to Chris Jarvey.  Chris Jarvey spots a run from Joel Bigg.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Joel Bigg has strayed offside!  

57' - Dritan Demaci chips a long ball to Besart Frasheri.  Besart Frasheri crosses the ball and finds Besnik Arbnori.  Besnik Arbnori gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat Nicholas Banks...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

59' - Nicholas Banks plays a long pass to David Solomon.  David Solomon spots a run from Varocher Oliphant.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Varocher Oliphant has strayed offside!  

61' - Dritan Demaci slides the ball to Besart Frasheri.  Besart Frasheri spots a run from Fatjon Boja.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Fatjon Boja is able to take the ball.  Fatjon Boja tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Fatjon Boja scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Albania player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

62' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - Joel Bigg slides the ball to Varocher Oliphant.  Varocher Oliphant slides the ball to Matt Bellis.  Matt Bellis runs with the ball, beating Brahim Lushi.  

72' - Varocher Oliphant plays a long ball to Chris Jarvey.  Chris Jarvey sees Jonathan Gough making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Jonathan Gough is caught offside!  

74' - Dritan Demaci plays a long pass to Besart Frasheri.  Besart Frasheri tries to use ball skills to beat Jonathan Gough, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Varocher Oliphant will come off.  Acelin Rubel is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dritan Demaci is going to be taken off.  Bardhyl Lazami is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tobias Batie is going to be taken off.  Dai Pattie is going to be brought on.  

79' - Besnik Arbnori sees a run from Bardhyl Lazami.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Besnik Arbnori is going to be taken off.  Arben Velo is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joel Bigg will come off.  James Bowar is brought on from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Engjell Lucca will come off.  Faton Sava is going to be brought on.  

84' - With a turn of pace, Acelin Rubel beats Bardhyl Lazami, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Bardhyl Lazami the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Canada.  

88' - James Bowar passes the ball to Matt Bellis.  Matt Bellis hits the ball long to Isaac Todd.  Isaac Todd passes to Clint Riggins.  Clint Riggins attempts to beat Arjan Nano using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

89' - Clint Riggins sees a run from James Bowar.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but James Bowar is caught offside!  



The match has ended Albania 1 - 1 Canada.