The Albanian women’s national team has achieved another great victory, defeating Croatia for the second consecutive time, this time away. Albania triumphed with a 2-1 comeback at the “Sport Centre Rudes” in a match valid for Group B4 of the UEFA Nations League.
Fortesa Berisha equalized the score in the 32nd minute, while the winning goal came in the 71st minute as a result of an own goal by Balog, following a great play by Berisha.
Coach Armir Grima started the match with the following starting lineup: Antigona Hyska (GK), Klea Hamonikaj, Alma Hila, Arbiona Bajraktari, Armela Tukaj, Ilarja Zarka, Ezmiralda Franja, Fortesa Berisha, Megi Doçi (C), Valentina Troka, and Qëndresa Krasniqi.
Croatia took the lead first with a goal from Ivana Slipčević in the 11th minute. However, Albania responded well and found the equalizer in the 32nd minute with a beautiful goal from Fortesa Berisha. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw.
The second half began with Albania being more assertive. The girls created several dangerous attacking opportunities, with Fortesa Berisha and Valentina Troka leading the charge.
In the 71st minute, after an action from the wing, Berisha crossed into the box, and Balog, in an attempt to clear the ball, deflected it into her own net, giving Albania the lead and the victory.
This is another historic success for the Albanian women’s national team, which with this victory ranks third in Group B4 of the UEFA Nations League, with 6 points.
Albania’s last two matches in this group will be away against Ukraine and at home against the Czech Republic.
