Tirana, October 30 – Albania U-15 opened the UEFA Development tournament with a 3-1 win over Armenia at the “House of Football” in Tirana.

Coach Genti Mahmuti’s team dominated from the start. Matias Mehmeti scored in the 8th minute, followed by Aleksandros Shofiti in the 32nd and Kledi Dida in the 37th. Armenia scored a late goal in the 88th minute.

Albania’s lineup included Besardo Ndoj (GK), Elez Elqeni (c), Denian Avdylaj, Kevin Kerxhaliu, Kevin Muharremi, Kledi Dida, Gean Ramadani, Matias Mehmeti, Santjago Perkola, Aleksandros Shofiti, and Samuel Prendi.

Yesterday morning, North Macedonia beat Kosova 1-0.

The second round is on Friday, October 31. Albania will face North Macedonia at 14:00, and Kosova will play Armenia at 10:30, both at the “House of Football”.

/a.p./