National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10309 (Terracing: 7732, Seating: 2371, VIP seats: 206) After 4 played minutes, U21 Andorra's Greg Green shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Olgert Marku came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in U21 Andorra reached it. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alf Culverhouse got free with Olgert Marku in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 7th match minute, U21 Andorra was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Curtis Croxford to maneuver through the defense. Michael Westwood took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mirel Kuli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mirel Kuli struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Michael Westwood didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U21 Albania. In the 15th minute, Mirel Kuli made a precise shot to the right of Michael Westwood. U21 Andorra's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After 30 minutes of play, U21 Albania's Migen Margjeka made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Michael Westwood was left in no man's land by his defense there! Migen Margjeka struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Michael Westwood didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U21 Albania. Cucu Fernández hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. The supporters of U21 Andorra booed when U21 Albania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Labinot Bushati didn't get a good kick on the ball. 43 minutes into the match, U21 Albania's Migen Margjeka sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Michael Westwood narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 47 minutes into the match, Cucu Fernández notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of U21 Albania's Olgert Marku. Olgert Marku was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cucu Fernández to strike the kick off in the second half. Migen Margjeka hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 59 minutes into the game, Garry Hilton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Andorra's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 Albania the free kick. In the 59th match minute, U21 Andorra was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Garry Hilton to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, U21 Andorra's Garry Hilton got a free kick in the 60th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as U21 Albania's Mirel Kuli slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Michael Westwood. That made the score 1-3 after 68 minutes of play. U21 Andorra made a substitution. Larry Hallam replaced Shane Bland. U21 Andorra made a substitution. Ralf Clifton replaced Toby Wiltshire. After 76 played minutes U21 Andorra got a freekick which was hit by Ash Clegg. Michael Westwood made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mirel Kuli in the 80th minute. Migen Margjeka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Michael Westwood tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Olgert Marku took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Larry Hallam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Michael Westwood made an important save on a dangerous shot by Skerdi Demaci in the 89th minute. In the 97th minute, Larry Hallam ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Olgert Marku was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. U21 Albania had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.