World Cup Qualifiers/ Albania takes advantage against Latvia

2025-06-10 21:23:38 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

World Cup Qualifiers/ Albania takes advantage against Latvia
Albania scored the away goal against Latvia.

The first minutes were better for the Rossoneri, but the home team had a golden chance to take the lead first. In the 17th minute, after a quick counterattack, the Latvians surprised our defense and Kumbulla blocked the Latvian striker, Gutkovskis, inside the area, the referee awarded a penalty kick.

Thomas Strakosha turns into a hero and saves the penalty shot by Ikaunieks. In the 29th minute, the score is unblocked, Albania takes the lead. Arbër Hoxha crosses to the wing and after a duel between Manaj and the Latvian goalkeeper and defender, the ball hits the latter and ends up in the net.

 

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