Albania beat Belarus 2-0 in their final Group C1 match in the Nations League, finishing top with 15 points from six matches.

Albania threatened early when Qazim Laçi missed a chance from close range in the second minute. Kristjan Asllani hit the crossbar in the 17th minute before Rey Manaj opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Manaj then set up Elseid Hysaj for Albania’s second goal in the 57th minute.

Albania appealed for a penalty after Laçi went down inside the area in the 64th minute, but the referee ruled for offside. Myrto Uzuni, Medon Hasa and Asllani tried to add another goal in the 86th minute, but the score remained unchanged.

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