Albania forgives a lot, Poland destroys the Rossoneri's dream of the 2026 World Cup

2026-03-26 22:58:39 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Albania forgives a lot, Poland destroys the Rossoneri's dream of the 2026

Albania fails in Poland! Arbër Hoxha's goal in the first half was just an illusion.

In Warsaw, the Poles won with two goals in the second half and secured the next match with Sweden, which still keeps them in the game.

Albania started the match cautiously, without taking too many risks in the attacking phase, leaving the initiative to the home team! Poland, all eyes on Lewandowski, tried to play quickly and aggressively, but the Rossoneri managed to resist well.

Ajet's injury in the 15th minute, who left the field of play due to arm pain, did not change the National Team's behavior on the field.

In his place came Ismajli, another quality defender who showed his muscles from the start. The duel generally took place in midfield and gradually the Rossoneri managed to impose themselves, mainly with the combinations from the left Mitaj-Hoxha.

The first clear signal was given by Laçi with a powerful shot in the 36th minute, while the goal came 6 minutes later. Hysaj throws a long ball 50 meters towards the attack, the Polish defender Bednarek makes a mistake and Hoxha, who is at the right time and in the right place, does not forgive, sending the ball into the net.

In the second half, Albania started with confidence and had the chance to double with Bajram in the 54th minute, but the midfielder missed a golden opportunity! And when you don't score, you get punished!

Nine minutes later, the Rossoneri conceded the equalizer from Lewandowski, who took advantage of a mistake in the Rossoneri defense and a mistake by Strakosha on the way out.

Albania, however, has a golden opportunity with two new players on the field, Broja and Pilo.

The AEK midfielder, in the 72nd minute, received a fantastic pass from Broja, but made a mistake.

Just a minute later, Poland scores again with Zielinski, with a shot from distance. Silvinjo also throws Muçi onto the field, but it is not enough to change the fate of the match.

Albania failed to realize its century-long dream of going to the World Cup. In the next match with Sweden, which defeated Ukraine, Poland will play.

 

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