The Albanian U-15 National Team played today the second friendly match against Croatia U-15 at the “House of Football”, that concluded with a 5-1 victory for the visitors.
The only goal for Albania was scored by Mattia Xhemali.
Coach Armand Dama started the match with this lineup: Marsid Hoxha (GK), Redon Pervetica, Rian Neza, Albion Muji, Roan Dema, Angelo Como, Gentjan Sharka, Klevis Basha, Haxhi Rrena (C), Erjon Vajushi and Mattia Xhemali.
The first minutes of the game were quiet, but with the passing of time both teams started to create dangerous chances. Croatia found the back of the net twice in the first half, but Albania responded at the end of the period, when Xhemali scored a beautiful goal from a free kick, narrowing the score to 1-2.
In the second half, Croatia scored a third goal from the penalty spot, with Marin Nekić converting successfully, while in the 75th minute, Antonio Bilandžić scored the fourth goal.
By the end of the match, Croatia scored once again, and the game ended with a 1-5 victory for the visitors.
