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27/09/2034, Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia, Live on National TV
Euro Cup Qual, G1
Croatia Vs Kosovo

Croatia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: L Jambrešić (GK) , A Hrgović (CB) , M Škobelj (CB) , M Radojčić (RB) , D Jurčević (LB) , J Balen (CDM) , V Martinčić (CAM) , M Orešković (RM) , D Vlah (LM) , K Sever (ST) , B Kukolja (ST) And the subs are: E Zubović (CB) , D Zečević (CB) , D Begović (CM) , D Oršuš (CM) , N Stanković (ST)

Kosovo play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Simaku (GK) , E Manjani (CB) , B Bardha (CB) , B Cano (RB) , B Rama (LB) , B Xhaferi (CDM) , B Budo (CAM) , B Saliu (RM) , E Bejta (LM) , E Kochiu (ST) , B Ristani (ST) And the subs are: B Ymeri (CB) , F Alia (CB) , E Salihu (CM) , A Tatari (CM) , F Selmani (ST)
Welcome to Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia where Croatia will face Kosovo.  This is a group stage match of the Euro Cup Qual.  The attendance is 35000.

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

3' - Dinko Vlah passes the ball to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović passes the ball to Dinko Jurčević.  Dinko Jurčević takes the ball past Edi Bejta with a turn of pace.  

6' - Ervin Kochiu dispossesses Dinko Jurčević and the ball goes loose.  Alojzije Hrgović plays a short pass to Mato Radojčić.  Mato Radojčić sees Vjeko Martinčić making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Vjeko Martinčić runs on to the ball.  Vjeko Martinčić attempts the cutback and is able to find Boris Kukolja.  Boris Kukolja fires a shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Boris Kukolja for Croatia!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

10' - Burim Cano plays the ball to Besin Xhaferi.  Besin Xhaferi slides the ball to Eduart Manjani.  Jakša Balen dispossesses Eduart Manjani and takes possession.  Jakša Balen plays the ball to Boris Kukolja.  Boris Kukolja attempts to use his skills to beat Behar Bardha, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

11' - Boris Kukolja sees Kruno Sever making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Kruno Sever is able to control the ball.  Kruno Sever hits the ball...but Arben Simaku stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Bashkim Budo is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

13' - Alojzije Hrgović passes to Mihajlo Škobelj.  Mihajlo Škobelj sees a run from Milorad Orešković.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

17' - Burim Cano finds Burim Rama with a long pass.  Burim Rama looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

19' - Ljubomir Jambrešić sees Vjeko Martinčić making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Vjeko Martinčić takes the ball.  Vjeko Martinčić looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

20' - Arben Simaku sees Ervin Kochiu making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Ervin Kochiu is caught offside!  

23' - Kruno Sever hits the ball long to Dinko Jurčević.  Dinko Jurčević slides the ball to Kruno Sever.  Kruno Sever speeds past Ervin Kochiu.  

25' - Kruno Sever passes to Milorad Orešković.  Milorad Orešković attempts a shot from outside the area towards goal...and Milorad Orešković scores!  That's a superb goal from the Croatia player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

28' - Bujar Saliu passes to Bashkim Budo.  Bashkim Budo finds Besin Xhaferi with a short pass.  Dinko Vlah successfully tackles Besin Xhaferi and gains possession for his team.  Dinko Vlah tries to use ball skills to beat Eduart Manjani, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

28' - Dinko Vlah sees a run from Boris Kukolja.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Boris Kukolja has strayed offside!  

34' - Mihajlo Škobelj passes the ball to Jakša Balen.  Burim Cano successfully tackles Jakša Balen and the ball goes loose.  Burim Cano successfully tackles Boris Kukolja and the ball goes loose.  Kruno Sever looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Arben Simaku!  

37' - Edi Bejta spots a run from Bujar Saliu.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

40' - Kruno Sever plays a short pass to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović passes to Mato Radojčić.  Mato Radojčić sees Jakša Balen making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jakša Balen runs on to the ball.  Jakša Balen shoots towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

43' - Arben Simaku finds Ervin Kochiu with a short pass.  Ervin Kochiu tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

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

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

48' - Behar Bardha passes to Besin Xhaferi.  Besin Xhaferi finds Bashkim Budo with a short pass.  Bashkim Budo spots a run from Ervin Kochiu.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

52' - Kruno Sever passes to Alojzije Hrgović.  Alojzije Hrgović finds Jakša Balen with a long pass.  Jakša Balen curls in a cross and finds Vjeko Martinčić.  Vjeko Martinčić powers a header towards the top corner...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Arben Simaku!  That will be a corner for  Croatia.  Milorad Orešković will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but opposing player Burim Rama takes possession.  

55' - Burim Rama plays the ball to Eduart Manjani.  Eduart Manjani sees Bujar Saliu making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

58' - Kruno Sever spots a run from Vjeko Martinčić.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Vjeko Martinčić takes the ball.  Vjeko Martinčić attempts a shot...and Vjeko Martinčić scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Croatia player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

62' - Besin Xhaferi slides the ball to Bashkim Budo.  Bashkim Budo plays the ball to Behar Bardha.  Behar Bardha hits the ball long to Besin Xhaferi.  Besin Xhaferi tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

64' - Ljubomir Jambrešić chips a long ball to Jakša Balen.  Jakša Balen sees Kruno Sever making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Kruno Sever is caught offside!  

68' - Vjeko Martinčić speeds past Besin Xhaferi.  

69' - Vjeko Martinčić spots a run from Boris Kukolja.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Boris Kukolja is able to control the ball.  Boris Kukolja looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

71' - Croatia attempt to counter.  Bashkim Budo dispossesses Alojzije Hrgović and gains possession for his team.  Bashkim Budo sees a run from Ervin Kochiu.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Ervin Kochiu has strayed offside!  

73' - Kruno Sever hits the ball long to Jakša Balen.  Jakša Balen attempts to outskill Bashkim Budo, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alojzije Hrgović is going to be taken off.  Edi Zubović is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Behar Bardha is going to be taken off.  Fatlind Alia joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Eduart Manjani is going to be taken off.  Bashkim Ymeri is going to be brought on.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bujar Saliu is going to be taken off.  Enver Salihu is going to be brought on.  

82' - Mato Radojčić runs with the ball, beating Bashkim Budo.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mihajlo Škobelj is going to be taken off.  Dušan Zečević is brought on from the bench.  

88' - Edi Zubović passes to Dinko Vlah.  Dinko Vlah passes to Vjeko Martinčić.  Vjeko Martinčić tries to use ball skills to beat Fatlind Alia and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

89' - Vjeko Martinčić sees a run from Boris Kukolja.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Boris Kukolja runs on to the ball.  Boris Kukolja attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

91' - Arben Simaku spots a run from Bashkim Budo.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bashkim Budo is able to control the ball.  Bashkim Budo fires a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Croatia 3 - 0 Kosovo.