Albania U-21 won its second November friendly against Ukraine U-21 with a 2–0 result.

The Red and Blacks played a very good match at “Elbasan Arena”.
Ermir Rashica and Gjergji Kote scored the goals.

Coach Alban Bushi started the match with this lineup:
Simon Simoni (GK), Elton Fikaj, Ervin Bashi, Gabriel Ramaj, Feta Fetai (C), Burak Alili, Ermir Rashica, Etnik Brruti, Aidon Shehu, Arlind Kurti, Fabjan Përndreca.

Albania started the match very well and attacked immediately.
Rashica made the first attempt in the 5th minute with a nice shot.

He tried again in the 12th minute with another dangerous shot, but the goalkeeper stopped it.

Albania stayed well-organized in defense and avoided all danger.

Albania took the lead in the 39th minute.
Rashica took advantage inside the box and sent the ball into the net.
The first half ended 1–0.

The second half started in the same way.
The Red and Blacks defended well and threatened Ukraine with fast counterattacks.

Coach Bushi made the first two substitutions in the 65th minute.
Brruti and Rashica left the match.
Kevin Dodaj and Rrok Toma came in.

Albania controlled the match until the end.
In added time, Kote scored the second goal.
Dodaj started the action and Kote finished it beautifully.

Albania U-21 now has two wins in November friendlies, against Moldova and Ukraine.
These friendly matches are important for the team as it prepares for the UEFA U-21 Euro 2027.

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