Match Report: Albania vs Italy (0-1)

Matchday 10 Group G 2018 World Cup Qualifiers Europe zone matches Albania against Italy. The match was held at Loro Borici on Tuesday.

Antonio Candreva's single goal was enough to bring Italy a crucial 1-0 win in this match. this victory ensures Italy will be placed as seed in the European World Cup playoffs.

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First Half

The game went pretty tight, as when the two teams underwent the first meeting in March. Albania tried to play aggressively from the start, and they had time to threaten the goalkeeper Buffon through long-distance shots. Elseid Hysaj and Eros Grezda had time to make Buffon overwhelmed their long-distance kicks.

Italy had protested in the 40th minute because they feel they deserve a penalty. Eder's cross aimed at Immobile was stopped by Frederic Veseli's hand, but the referee ignored the Italian complaint.

Italy again protested a few moments later. Lorenzo Insigne dropped on the edge of the penalty box but the referee did not see any violation. The first half was closed without a goal.

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Second Half

Entering the second half, Albania immediately tried to stomp. They had time to threaten Buffon goalkeeper Odise Roshi again. Italy retaliated through a rapid onslaught through the ball of the area pursued by Candreva.

Eder had a golden opportunity to bring Italy ahead. But poor decision-making made the Italian attack run aground. Eder controlled the ball in the Albanian penalty box, but his shot-room quickly closed. Actually, Eder can give the ball to Immobile or Candreva who stand free, but he chose to fire a shot that goes far above the opponent's goal.

Italy could finally break down Berisha goalkeeper in the 73rd minute. Leonardo Spinazzola dribbled on the left and then unleashed a cross. The ball was received by Antonio Candreva who then fired hard into the far post. The ball rolled into the goalkeeper Albania.

Goals that make the game run more open and both teams more often create opportunities. But until the fight was over, the score 0-1 remained.

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Players

• The composition of Albanian players: Etrit Berisha, Märgim Mavraj, Frederic Veseli, Migjen Basha (Andi Lila), Ansi Agolli, Elseid Hysaj, Ledian Memushaj (Liridon Latifi), Ergys Kaçe, Eros Grezda, Odise Roshi, Armando Sadiku.

• The composition of Italian players: Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci, Leonardo Spinazzola, Matteo Darmian (Davide Zappacosta), Roberto Gagliardini, Marco Parolo, Éder, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne, Antonio Candreva.

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