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21/02/2037, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada, Live on National TV
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Canada Vs Kosovo

Canada play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: N Banks (GK) , I Todd (CB) , B Howat (CB) , S Desailly (RB) , M Bellis (LB) , C George (CM) , J Gough (CM) , V Oliphant (CAM) , D Polston (RW) , C Riggins (LW) , T Batie (ST) And the subs are: R Breck (CB) , D Edmond (CB) , R Aikens (CM) , D Pattie (CM) , S Erving (ST)

Kosovo play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Simaku (GK) , E Manjani (CB) , B Ymeri (CB) , B Cano (RB) , B Rama (LB) , B Bardha (CDM) , E Troshani (CAM) , B Saliu (RM) , F Selmani (LM) , B Xhaferi (ST) , B Pula (ST) And the subs are: B Alii (CB) , B Manjani (CB) , A Tatari (CM) , D Tolka (CM) , B Jasari (ST)

Welcome to BC Place in Vancouver, Canada where Canada will face Kosovo.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 53004.

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

4' - Bruce Howat passes to Isaac Todd.  Isaac Todd plays a short pass to Varocher Oliphant.  Varocher Oliphant tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

9' - Chris George sees a run from Clint Riggins.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Clint Riggins is able to take the ball.  Clint Riggins attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Arben Simaku gets down to stop the shot!  

11' - Arben Simaku finds Bashkim Ymeri with a long pass.  Bashkim Ymeri sees a run from Burim Pula.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

19' - Bujar Saliu curves the ball into the box, finding Eduart Troshani.  Eduart Troshani gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat Nicholas Banks...and its in! It's a fine goal from Eduart Troshani for Kosovo!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

25' - Varocher Oliphant plays the ball to Isaac Todd.  Isaac Todd plays the ball to Chris George.  Behar Bardha dispossesses Chris George and takes the ball.  Behar Bardha passes to Eduart Troshani.  Eduart Troshani tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

29' - Tobias Batie tackles Behar Bardha and takes possession.  Canada attempt a quick counter attack.  Tobias Batie spots a run from Dave Polston.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Dave Polston is able to control the ball.  Dave Polston tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Dave Polston scores!  That's a good goal from the Canada player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

33' - Bashkim Ymeri passes to Fatjon Selmani.  Fatjon Selmani plays the ball to Behar Bardha.  Behar Bardha finds Bujar Saliu with a long pass.  Bujar Saliu tries to use ball skills to beat Isaac Todd and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

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

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

50' - Bujar Saliu tackles Isaac Todd and takes possession.  Bujar Saliu spots a run from Besin Xhaferi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

53' - Similien Desailly passes a long ball to Isaac Todd.  Isaac Todd finds Chris George with a short pass.  Chris George tries to use ball skills to beat Eduart Manjani.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Chris George runs with the ball!  

54' - Chris George crosses the ball into the box, finding Varocher Oliphant.  Varocher Oliphant tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

56' - Arben Simaku plays a long pass to Burim Rama.  Burim Rama attempts to beat Varocher Oliphant using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Burim Rama who takes the ball forward!  

57' - Burim Rama fires a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Burim Rama for Kosovo!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

62' - Matt Bellis finds Chris George with a short pass.  Chris George slides the ball to Similien Desailly.  Similien Desailly slides the ball to Varocher Oliphant.  Eduart Manjani tackles Varocher Oliphant and the ball goes loose.  Varocher Oliphant passes the ball to Chris George.  Chris George sees a run from Jonathan Gough.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

67' - Eduart Manjani hits the ball long to Bashkim Ymeri.  Bashkim Ymeri spots a run from Eduart Troshani.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Eduart Troshani has strayed offside!  

71' - Behar Bardha successfully tackles Similien Desailly and takes possession.  Kosovo launch a counter attack.  Behar Bardha passes the ball to Burim Pula.  Burim Pula looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Burim Pula for Kosovo!  The keeper had no chance!

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

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Besin Xhaferi is going to be taken off.  Dalmat Tolka is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Eduart Troshani hits the ball long to Dalmat Tolka.  Dalmat Tolka spots a run from Burim Pula.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Burim Pula takes the ball.  Burim Pula tries to cutback, but the keeper, Nicholas Banks, manages to get to the ball first!  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eduart Manjani will come off.  Burim Alii joins the game from the bench.  

84' - Eduart Troshani curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Varocher Oliphant.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bashkim Ymeri is going to be taken off.  Besin Manjani is brought on from the bench.  

85' - Varocher Oliphant attempts to speed past Dalmat Tolka, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Dalmat Tolka the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Canada.  

87' - Similien Desailly finds Chris George with a long pass.  Chris George spots a run from Varocher Oliphant.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Varocher Oliphant is caught offside!  



The match has ended Canada 1 - 3 Kosovo.