2026-10-03 17:09:14Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Albania was defeated 2-1 by Finland in the third match of the Nations League.

Rolando Maran's Red and Blacks started the match in the best possible way, taking the lead with Rey Manaj, who scored with a header in the 5th minute.

However, everything changed in the 21st minute, when Etrit Berisha was shown a red card for a foul near the area.

This penalty kick also resulted in the equalizer, scored by Walta. The first half ended 1-1, while in the second half, Albania had a golden opportunity.

In the 61st minute, Stavro Pilo appeared alone with the goalkeeper, but did not score. 10 minutes later, Finland overturned the score with another goal from Walta.

Albania's reaction was not lacking, with Uzuni requesting a penalty for a foul in the area, while in the next action, Daku was stopped by the goalkeeper.

With this victory, Finland takes first place with 7 points, Albania drops to second place with one point less.


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