Albania’s women’s national team claimed a big win against Cyprus, triumphing 3–0 at “Air Albania” Stadium and securing their place in League B of the UEFA Nations League.

Coach Armir Grima started with: Antigoni Hyska (GK), Arbiona Bajraktari, Ilarja Zarka, Klea Hamonikaj, Arbenita Curraj, Ezmiralda Franja, Alma Hilaj, Megi Doçi (C), Qëndresa Krasniqi, Mesuare Begallo, and Valentina Troka.

Albania started strong, dominating from the opening minutes. The first goal came in the 16th minute when captain Megi Doçi set up Qëndresa Krasniqi, who scored for 1–0.

In the 29th minute, Doçi came close again, but her shot was deflected by the Cypriot goalkeeper.

Albania doubled the lead in the 38th minute. Mesuare Begallo converted a perfect cross from Doçi to make it 2–0.

The first half ended with a deserved advantage for the red and black team.

In the second half, Albania kept control. Captain Doçi sealed the win in the 66th minute with a precise penalty, making it 3–0. The team created more chances, but the score stayed unchanged.

With this victory, Albania remain in League B and will compete again in the same tier in the next Nations League edition.

/a.c/