
The girls' national team triumphed with the result 1-2 against Estonia, a valuable match for the qualifiers of the European Championship 'Switzerland 2025'.
In the match held at the 'Le Coq Arena' stadium in Tallinn this afternoon, the team led by coach Armir Grima took the next three points, ranking first in group C5. The goals for the red and black girls were scored by Fortesa Berisha and Qëndresa Krasniqi.
Coach Grima fielded this starting 11: Viona Rexhepi (GK), Luçije Gjini, Arbiona Bajraktari, Sara Maliqi, Arbenita Curraj, Fortesa Berisha, Alma Hilaj, Gresa Berisha, Qendresa Krasniqi, Megi Doçi, Kristina Maksuti.
The red and black girls played a very good first half, creating chances of advantage in the first minutes of the meeting. The goal for Albania comes in the 7th minute, with Alma Hila passing the ball to Fortesa Berisha, who continues the action by beating the opponent one-on-one and passing the ball to Kristina Maksuti, who hits the goal but the ball is blocked by the Estonian defense. . The ball remains in the area and Maksuti tries again, shooting towards the goal, with the ball being deflected by Fortesa Berisha, putting the Red and Black National Team ahead.
The Estonians equalized 10 minutes later after a move from the right, with Tammik driving the ball into the box, where Himanen took advantage of the opportunity and sent the ball into the net.
The goal does not demoralize the Reds and Blacks, who persistently seek the lead again, with several chances created, but without luck. In the 36th minute, there are also doubts about a missed penalty for the Grima team, with Fortesa Berisha, who, after entering the area, is tripped by the Estonians and falls, while the referee continues the game.
Three minutes later, it is Krasniqi who tries the goal, but the goalkeeper punches it and takes it to the corner. In the extra minutes there is a substitution in the ranks of our team, with Arbiona Bajraktar, who leaves the field due to a knee problem and her place is taken by Armera Tukaj. The first half ends with the score 1-1.
The second half starts even better from the red and black girls, who are looking for the lead and the three points in Estonia. Initially, it is Kristina Maksuti who shoots towards the goal, but the opposing goalkeeper denies the goal while waiting for her. Even Megi Doçi has the opportunity to put the team ahead, but the ball ends up outside the net. Qëndresa Krasniqi also has some pretty good chances in front of the Estonian goal, but no luck. But it is precisely Krasniqi who finds the second goal for Albania in the 92nd minute, after the assist of Megi Doçi. Krasniqi takes the last action, alone, going to the area and taking the ball to the second post. A goal that gives Albania three points and the first place in group C5. The match ends with a score of 1-2 for Albania and after this victory, the Reds and Blacks are ranked first in the group, with 6 points accumulated in three matches.
The girls' national team will play the last match in group C5 against Luxembourg at the "Elbasan Arena" stadium on June 4 at 18:00. All fans are invited to support the Reds and Blacks in this match, as the three points are very important for Albania, which has as its objective the promotion to League B in the Nations League and the transition to the play-offs of the qualifiers of the European Championship 'Switzerland 2025' '.
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