The Albanian Women’s National Football Team secured a 1-2 victory over Romania in a friendly match this afternoon at the “Eugen Popescu” Stadium in Romania. Goals from Valentina Troka and Megi Doçi sealed the win for the visitors.

The starting lineup featured: Rexhepi (GK), Doçi (c), Elezaj, Franja, Curraj, Krasniqi, Troka, Dedaj, Hila, Berisha, Tukaj.

Coached by Armir Grima, Albania took control from the first minute, with Troka opening the scoring in the 9th minute. Romania equalized just before halftime through Cristina Carp in the 43rd minute, leaving the score 1-1 at the break.

In the second half, Albania came out strong, determined to regain the lead. Grima made key substitutions, bringing on Florentina Kuqi, Rreze Gashi, Mikaela Metalla, and Kristina Hoxhaj.

The decisive moment came in added time when captain Megi Doçi netted the winning goal in the 93rd minute, securing a 1-2 victory for Albania.

This match concluded an 8-day training camp for the Albanian squad, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate the players’ physical condition and test new team members.

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