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Equalizer for Kosovo
Key moments
- 3:19 PM ETGoal by Óskarsson
- 3:19 PM ETGoal · Kosovo
- 3:19 PM ETYellow card · Iceland
- 3:19 PM ETRed card · Gunnarsson
- 3:19 PM ETThe second half is on!
- 3:19 PM ETGoal
- 3:19 PM ETThis is the end of the first half
- 3:19 PM ETGoal · Kosovo 1-2
- 3:19 PM ETYellow card · Vojvoda
- 3:19 PM ETGoal · Kosovo 1-1
- 3:19 PM ETGoal · Iceland 1-0
That's the game!
Kosovo advances in the UEFA Nations League for the first time! Without a doubt, this team had a great campaign. Despite having lost one of their matches by default for leaving the field of play, the team led by Franco Foda is moving forward. Thank you VAVEL readers! See you soon.
3 more minutes
Once again, 3 minutes will be added to the second half of the game. the game has been settled for a long time, but Iceland keeps trying to attack to get a hypothetical consolation goal. Kosovo dominated throughout the match.
Change for Kosovo
Florent Muslija and Vedat Muriqi, both having a great game, leave the field to be replaced by Emir Sahiti and Lindon Emërllahu. two of the best players of the game without a doubt; a phenomenal performance in important moments like this one.
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Triangulation of Kosovo in the area but they were well covered by Iceland's defenders, who at this point are only defending out of self-respect. Five minutes left in the game, Iceland seems to have given up. Don't miss the minute by minute on VAVEL.
GOAL FOR KOSOVO
MURIQI'S HAT TRICK! Kosovo's #18 striker killed the match, pouncing on a lofted ball and sending it into the back of the net between the legs of Iceland's goalkeeper. After Iceland's first goal in the first minute of play, Kosovo took control of the game. They were the best throughout the match. 10 minutes left.
free kick for Iceland
It was Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson who took the free kick for Iceland on this occasion, however, it was not a dangerous situation for Kosovo. The shot hit the wall and the match remained level at the 77th minute.
Yellow for Iceland
Andri Guðjohnsen got a yellow card for a kick on the Kosovo player. The match already has 5 yellow cards and one sending off in total, being a pretty rough and tough match for what is being played. Iceland does not want to make it easy for Kosovo.
Red card for Gunnarsson
Iceland's captain is sent off, leaving his team with one less player after a double yellow card, this time for grabbing Muriqi, who was running away alone. Iceland's chances of turning the game around are fading after this expulsion.
Change for Iceland
Willum Þór Willumsson comes on for Andri Guðjohnsen. We'll see if this change works for a team that's running out of time to turn things around. Stay tuned to VAVEl to follow this exciting match minute by minute.
Free kick for Iceland
The Icelandic player had the chance to take the free kick again, but this time, instead of sending in the cross, he decided to shoot from long range. The ball didn't go quite high over the crossbar, but he could have crossed it again.
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Kosovo has yet to take its foot off the gas. Muriqi had a chance to score his hat trick, but the Icelandic defense cleared the ball. He again connected with Rashica; both players are performing brilliantly.
free kick for Iceland
Gudmundsson was tasked with taking a free kick for Iceland. The cross was blocked, but the rebound fell to Helgasson, who fired a shot toward the far post that was saved by the Kosovo goalkeeper with one hand. It was an incredible chance to equalize for Iceland, which still hasn't given up.
The second half is on!
Kosovo is moving the ball and the match is underway. We'll see if Iceland will be able to come back from a difficult match.
Changes for Iceland
In: Tómasson, Gunnarsson and Bjarkason
Out: Traustason, Bergmann and Fridriksson
Muriqi's second goal:
This is the end of the first half
With Muriqi's second goal, we head into halftime. Kosovo is leading Iceland 2-1 in the second leg of the playoff. The aggregate score is 4-2 in favor of the visiting team, who are already looking set to advance to the next round. Don't miss the minute-by-minute coverage on VAVEL!
GOAL FOR KOSOVO
Muriqi again. He received an excellent through ball from Rashica, who had already seen him running into the box. Muriqi received the ball completely alone, and with a few touches, he sent the ball inside the goalkeeper's far post. The aggregate score was 4-2 for Kosovo.
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After the corner, Rrahmani had the ball bouncing and decided to take a bicycle kick that, to some people's surprise, didn't go far enough. It was a surprising attempt by the Kosovo captain, who is having a very good and solid match.
Yellow card for Vojvoda (Kosovo)
A nasty kick by Vojvoda in midfield earned him his first yellow card of the match. Had the kick been a little stronger and more aggressive, he could have been sent off, leaving his team with 10 players from the first half. Fortunately for Kosovo, that wasn't the case.
GOAL FOR KOSOVO
After much insistence, Kosovo's equalizer arrived. After a series of touches inside the box, Muriqi received a pass in the six-yard box and only had to tap it in to tie the match. The aggregate score is now 3-2 in Kosovo's favor. A great goal from the visiting team.
Rashica with the header
A cross from Muriqi down the right flank was aimed at Rashica again. The player connected beautifully with his head, but the Icelandic goalkeeper was very good at blocking the ball and kept it. Once again, Kosovo had a chance to equalize; they are already starting to waste their opportunities.
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Iceland's number 14, Helgasson, attempted to respond with a shot from outside the box. It was a good attempt by the Icelandic player, considering his team had no further chances after the first goal. The shot went wide, but the attempt was applauded by his teammates.
chance for Kosovo
Rashica received a through ball from the back and, as he was approaching the box, was blocked by the Iceland's defender. It was Kosovo's clearest chance of the match so far; the players were appealing for a penalty, but the referee waved play on.
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Iceland tries to break the lines with through balls, but so far, there hasn't been a target player who could have hurt the opposing team and scored their second goal of the day. Iceland struggles to break through the midfield, feeling somewhat stifled in their own half.
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Kosovo's number 18 attempted another surprise shot from outside the box, but it wasn't a surprise at all. The shot sailed over the crossbar, bouncing off the top of the net. Kosovo persists, and if they continue like this, an equalizer will arrive at any moment.
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Kosovo's number 7, Rashica, attempted a surprise shot from outside the box with his right foot. The shot sailed well over the crossbar, but the visiting team was already closing in on the opponent's half with multiple plays and shots.
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Iceland tried to create danger down the left, but after the first goal, Kosovo's defense positioned itself better in its own half. We'll see if Iceland can break the lines and create a second scoring opportunity.
GOAL FOR ICELAND
Goal from the top scorer! Oskarsson sent the ball into the back of the net in the first minute of the game. The cross came in from the corner kick and the Real Sociedad striker found it in a perfect position to send it home. The score is now 2-2 on aggregate.
The game is on!
Iceland moves the ball and the game begins. In a neutral stadium, the Icelandic national team will try to come back from 2-1 down, but they will have to face a tough Kosovo team. Don't miss a moment of the match on VAVEl!
UEFA Nations League: Today
Five minutes to go!
There are 10 minutes to go until the second leg of this exciting series, but which team will advance? Don't miss a second of the match with VAVEL!
Iceland and Kosovo will leave everything on the pitch. Who will stay alive?
Today's referee
Iceland's XI for today
All set!
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