Latvia vs Albania 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage
Introduction
Latvia are hosting Albania
at Skonto Stadions, Riga, Latvia, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA.
Match Commentary
- 21': Penalty saved. Janis Ikaunieks (Latvia) left footed shot saved in the bottom left corner by Thomas Strakosha (Albania).
- 29': Own Goal by Antonijs Cernomordijs, Latvia. Latvia 0, Albania 1.
- 45'+4': Goal! Latvia 1, Albania 1. Antonijs Cernomordijs (Latvia) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Andrejs Ciganiks with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Latvia 1, Albania 1.
- 49': Andrejs Ciganiks (Latvia) is shown the yellow card.
- 60': Substitution, Albania. Ernest Muçi replaces Arbër Hoxha.
- 69': Renars Varslavans (Latvia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 69': Substitution, Albania. Nedim Bajrami replaces Qazim Laçi.
- 75': Substitution, Latvia. Eduards Daskevics replaces Janis Ikaunieks.
- 75': Substitution, Latvia. Marko Regza replaces Vladislavs Gutkovskis.
- 82': Substitution, Albania. Mirlind Daku replaces Rey Manaj.
- 82': Substitution, Albania. Myrto Uzuni replaces Armando Broja.
- 82': Substitution, Latvia. Lukass Vapne replaces Aleksejs Saveljevs.
- 84': Antonijs Cernomordijs (Latvia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Substitution, Latvia. Maksims Tonisevs replaces Renars Varslavans.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Venue: Skonto Stadions
Location: Riga, Latvia
Attendance: 6,083
Venue: Skonto Stadions
Location: Riga, Latvia
Attendance: 6,083
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 | England | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| +1 | Albania | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| +3 | Serbia | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| -2 | Latvia | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Statistics
 ALB |
LVA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 66.3 | Possession | 33.7 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 577 | Accurate Passes | 257 |
| 624 | Passes | 313 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 30 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 38 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 14 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 9 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 3 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 42 |
| 14 | Clearances | 42 |
Latvia (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Krisjanis Zviedris (GK) |
| 5 | Antonijs Cernomordijs |
| 13 | Raivis Andris Jurkovskis |
| 2 | Daniels Balodis |
| 14 | Andrej Ciganiks |
| 16 | Alvis Jaunzems |
| 15 | Dmitrijs Zelenkovs |
| 22 | Aleksejs Saveljevs |
| 10 | Janis Ikaunieks |
| 8 | Renars Varslavans  |
| 9 | Vladislavs Gutkovskis |
Albania (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Strakosha (GK) |
| 15 | Marash Kumbulla |
| 18 | Adrian Ismajli |
| 3 | Mario Mitaj |
| 2 | Iván Balliu |
| 14 | Qazim Laçi |
| 8 | Kristjan Asllani |
| 6 | Juljan Shehu |
| 7 | Rey Manaj |
| 21 | Arbër Hoxha |
| 22 | Armando Broja |
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