Albanian national team players made their mark for their clubs in international leagues this week. Several players scored goals or provided assists. Myrto Uzuni scored twice as Austin FC came from behind to beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 away. The Albanian forward scored in the 64th minute and added his second goal in the 86th minute. After 23 league appearances, Uzuni has 9 goals and 2 assists.

Stavro Pilo scored for AEK Athens away against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. The Albanian defender found the net despite his Greek side’s 5-1 defeat. In Iran, Jasir Asani scored in the 29th minute as Esteghlal drew 1-1 away against Chadormalu. The goal took his league tally to 4 this season.

Nedim Bajrami scored his first goal for Al Taawoun in the Saudi top flight against Al Riyadh. The midfielder came on in the 72nd minute and scored 6 minutes later with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. Al Taawoun lost 2-1. Sabah Kerjota provided an assist as Hearts beat Motherwell 2-0 away in the Scottish league. He delivered a cross from the right for Braga to head home the opening goal.

Several other Albania internationals started for their clubs over the weekend. They included Etrit Berisha, Berat Gjimshiti, Ardian Ismajli, Klisman Cake, Samuele Sina, Ivan Balliu, Mario Mitaj, Ylber Ramadani, Qazim Laçi, Juljan Shehu, Arbër Hoxha, Taulant Seferi, Rey Manaj, Cristian Shpendi and Armando Broja.

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