90'|Game end
End of the match. The match ends with a 1-1 draw between Saudi Arabia and Albania in this friendly match. The locals will face Honduras in the next match and the team from Reja will face Italy.
83'| Final stretch
We reached the final stretch of the match with the score tied at one. There is little time left to finish the match and Albania wants to get closer to the home goal. We remember that Reja, has had many casualties in his selection for this match.
75'|Last quarter of an hour
Fifteen minutes left in a match that is clearly a friendly. Both want to keep creating chances but the legs are heavy at this stage of the match. The tie continues
60'|Cooling
Albania is better and takes over possession of the ball. Now we enter a stretch of the match where both want the ball. The match is still tied at one
48'|Roshi's goal
Goal for Albania. Roshi equalizes in the first chance of the second half. Reja's team reacts quickly. Tied at one
46'|Second half begins
The last 45 minutes of the match begin. Albania have to lift the 1-0 scoreline if they are to get at least a draw in their clash with Arabia.
45'|Halftime
The home side takes the lead. Saudi Arabia's goal. They take the lead before the break. First goal of the match
42'|Saudi Arabia's goal
The home side takes the lead. Saudi Arabia's goal. They take the lead before the break. First goal of the match
33'|More than half an hour
We passed the first half hour of the match. All even in the match. It's still a draw
25'|Game calms down
Scoring minutes. In the first quarter of an hour, the home team came close to Kastrati's goal but without luck.
15'|Something better Arabia
Saudi Arabia is being better in this first quarter of an hour. There are no dangerous approaches but the locals are closer to the opponent's goal.
0'|Meeting begins
The meeting kicks off in Marbella. Both are preparing for the next official matches. Let's see what the match has in store for us
Albania's roster
For his part, Reja has chosen his eleven for this match. This will be the starting eleven: Kastrati, Bitri, Gurishta, Hadroj, Marku, Turkaj, Deliu, Mala, Cikalleshi, Mucolli and Xhixha.
We already have rosters
Less than half an hour to the start of the match and both coaches have already selected their starting rosters. First, let's take a look at Saudi Arabia's roster.
Next Match
Saudi Arabia will next face Honduras in a friendly match. Meanwhile, Albania will face Italy, also in a friendly match.
Stadium
The match between Saudi Arabia vs Albania will be played in Spain in Marbella. The stadium is located in Marbella, Andalusia. The match will start at 16:30 Spanish time.
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Already at the stadium
Both teams have recently arrived at the stadium. They will soon start the warm-up exercises in preparation for the match. There is nothing left for the start of this match of a new day of friendlies.
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Reja, trainer of Albania
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In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Saudi Arabia vs Albania live, as well as the latest information coming out of Arabia. Stay tuned to VAVEL's online coverage of the match.
Albania's possible line-up
For his part, Reja may line up with the following eleven to face Saudi Arabia. Kastrati, Balliu, Ismalji, Gjasula, Veseli, Lenjani, Abrashi, Ramadani, Bajrami, Uzuni and Cikalleshi.
Saudi Arabia's possible roster
Renard may field the following eleven to face Albania. Al-Owais, Al-Burayk, Bamsaud, Al Tambakti, Al Abed, Kanno, Otayf, Al Obood, Al-Hamdan, Al-Muwallad and Radif.
Match Schedule
This is the start time of the game Arabia Saudí vs Albania of 26th October 2022 in several countries:
Argentina: 12:30 PM,
Bolivia: 12:30 PM.
Brazil: 12:30 PM.
Chile: 11:30 AM.
Colombia: 10:30 AM.
Ecuador: 10:30 AM.
USA (ET): 10:30 AM.
Spain: 4:30 PM,
Mexico: 9:30 AM.
Paraguay: 12:30 PM.
Peru: 12:30 PM.
Uruguay: 12:30 PM.
Venezuela: 11:30 AM.
History
These teams have not met on any occasion. But the match will serve to prepare them for their long-term goals in the tournaments that lie ahead for both nations. The World Cup to Saudi Arabia and the European qualifier to Albania.
European Qualifiers
As for Albania, it did not qualify for the World Cup, but the Albanian team wants to qualify for the European Championship. To that end, these matches against defensive teams that press high will help them prepare for the European qualifiers. In the group, they will face the Faroe Islands, Moldova, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Road to Mundial
Renard's team continues to rehearse its game and test tactics ahead of the most prestigious competition in the world, the World Cup. After this match, Saudi Arabia will face Honduras in another friendly match in preparation for the tournament in Qatar, where they will face Argentina, Poland and Mexico.
Albania's last match
In Albania's last match they drew 1-1 against Iceland in the final matchday of the Nations League. The match was played in Tirana. In addition, the visiting side played with one player less for 80 minutes, due to the 10th minute dismissal of Gunnarsson. Reja's team took advantage of this superiority and took the lead with Lenjani's goal. The first half ended with the lone goal of the game. Just when it looked like the three points would stay in the Albanian capital, Anderson equalized to salvage a point in the 97th minute.
Saudi Arabia's last match
Saudi Arabia continues to prepare their stay for the World Cup by facing very serious and strong teams from Europe. In their last match they managed to beat North Macedonia in the last minutes. Despite the many chances, the only goal of the game did not come until the 85th minute, thanks to Al Shehri's goal that gave his team the victory in this international friendly.
Welcome to VAVEL
Welcome to the online broadcast of Saudi Arabia vs Albania this Wednesday 26 October at 16.30 Spanish time. The match is part of a new round of friendly matches. Follow the online broadcast and all the information about both teams on VAVEL.