“Fisnik Asllani scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Edon Zhegrova, giving Kosovo a shock 1-0 lead.”
Pivotal“Christoph Lang heads home Sasa Kalajdzic's headed pass to level the match at 1-1 in the closing stages.”
Pivotal“Lumbardh Dellova is booked for arguing as tensions rise in stoppage time following Austria's late equalizer.”
Kosovo
Austria
Outstanding performance
Kosovo•AttackerAustria dominated territory and possession throughout, controlling 64% of the ball and racking up 62 dangerous attacks to Kosovo's 35, yet found themselves behind after a quiet first half gave way to a frantic final 20 minutes. Fisnik Asllani, on just three minutes after replacing Milot Rashica, struck from Edon Zhegrova's free-kick to give Kosovo a shock lead at 70'. Austria's response came through their own bench, with substitute Christoph Lang heading home Sasa Kalajdzic's knockdown in the 85th minute to snatch a point. Despite being outshot on target and limited to two big chances created against Austria's zero, Kosovo's efficiency nearly delivered a famous win before Austria's late surge - built on 15 fouls and sustained pressure - salvaged a draw that keeps both sides' Nations League campaigns ticking along without a decisive shift in momentum.
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Attempt missed. Ermal Krasniqi from Kosovo takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the left.
Foul committed by Lumbardh Dellova of Kosovo.
Sasa Kalajdzic from Austria is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Lumbardh DellovaYellow CardLumbardh Dellova from Kosovo receives a yellow card.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Leon Avdullahu from Kosovo earns a free kick in the defensive half.
Xaver Schlager from Austria.
Austria is called offside. Christoph Lang is the player caught in an offside position.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Kosovo: Meriton Korenica comes on for Milot Rashica due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Milot Rashica from Kosovo.
Christoph Lang is caught offside for Austria.
assist: Sasa Kalajdzic
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Christoph Lang scores for Austria with a header from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Sasa Kalajdzic's headed pass.
Christoph Lang's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Vesel Demaku of Kosovo.
Stefan Posch wins a free kick for Austria on the right wing.
Substitution for Kosovo: Ermal Krasniqi comes on for Edon Zhegrova.
Substitution for Kosovo: Vesel Demaku comes on for Veldin Hodza.
Foul committed by Kevin Danso of Austria.
Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sasa Kalajdzic of Austria.
Ilir Krasniqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Austria: Max Wöber comes on for Nicolas Seiwald.
Konrad Laimer commits a handball for Austria.
Attempt missed. Michael Gregoritsch (Austria) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left.
Milot Rashica from Kosovo hits the right post with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Veldin Hodza after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Veldin Hodza from Kosovo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Alexander Schlager from Austria.
Corner awarded to Kosovo after a concession by Alexander Schlager.
assist: Edon Zhegrova
Goal! Kosovo leads 1-0 against Austria. Fisnik Asllani scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Edon Zhegrova.
Edon Zhegrova from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
Fisnik Asllani commits a foul for Kosovo.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Milot Rashica from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Felix Bacher commits a foul for Austria.
Substitution for Kosovo: Fisnik Asllani comes on for Vedat Muriqi.
Substitution for Kosovo: Milot Rashica comes on for Baton Zabërgja.
Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Xaver Schlager of Austria.
Substitution for Austria: Christoph Lang comes on for Alexander Prass.
Substitution for Austria: Marco Grüll comes on for Patrick Wimmer.
Substitution for Austria: Sasa Kalajdzic comes on for Romano Schmid.
Ilir Krasniqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Michael Gregoritsch of Austria.
Veldin Hodza's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alexander Schlager. The attempt was assisted by Mërgim Vojvoda's cross.
Attempt saved. Konrad Laimer's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Amir Saipi. The shot was assisted by Alexander Prass.
Leon Avdullahu from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Romano Schmid commits a foul for Austria.
Attempt saved. Edon Zhegrova from Kosovo has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Alexander Schlager from Austria.
Kosovo wins a corner after Alexander Schlager concedes.
Attempt blocked. Edon Zhegrova from Kosovo has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Baton Zabërgja's cross.
Attempt saved. Lumbardh Dellova from Kosovo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Alexander Schlager of Austria.
Kosovo is called offside as Veldin Hodza is caught in an offside position.
Offside called against Austria. Alexander Prass is caught offside.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Vedat Muriqi from Kosovo commits a handball.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Kosovo and Austria.
Attempt saved. Michael Gregoritsch's header from a tough angle on the right is saved in the top right corner by Amir Saipi. The chance was created by Xaver Schlager's cross.
The first half ends with the score at Kosovo 0, Austria 0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Corner awarded to Austria after Ilir Krasniqi concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Baton Zabërgja from Kosovo.
Nicolas Seiwald from Austria misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left.
Attempt blocked. Xaver Schlager's left-footed shot from the center of the box for Austria is blocked.
Corner awarded to Austria after Lumbardh Dellova concedes.
Stefan Posch's header from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Xaver Schlager's cross.
Corner awarded to Austria after Ilir Krasniqi concedes.
Kosovo wins a corner after Stefan Posch concedes.
Attempt missed. Alexander Prass (Austria) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Patrick Wimmer with a headed pass.
Mërgim Vojvoda's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Leon Avdullahu.
Felix Bacher commits a foul for Austria.
Baton Zabërgja from Kosovo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Xaver Schlager from Austria misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. Romano Schmid provided the assist.
Michael Gregoritsch is caught offside for Austria.
Patrick Wimmer's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Michael Gregoritsch.
Foul committed by Veldin Hodza of Kosovo.
Romano Schmid from Austria is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Ilir Krasniqi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kevin Danso of Austria.
Corner awarded to Austria after a concession by Leon Avdullahu.
Attempt saved. Michael Gregoritsch's header from the center of the box is saved in the top right corner by Amir Saipi. The chance was assisted by Stefan Posch with a cross.
Corner awarded to Austria after Amir Saipi concedes.
Baton Zabërgja from Kosovo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Romano Schmid commits a foul for Austria.
Attempt missed. Veldin Hodza from Kosovo takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the right. He was assisted by Dion Gallapeni.
Baton Zabërgja from Kosovo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Patrick Wimmer of Austria.
Foul committed by Veldin Hodza of Kosovo.
Xaver Schlager from Austria is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
Just a week after Austria thumped Kosovo 3-1 in Vienna, the two meet again in Pristina with top spot in League B Group 3 still up for grabs. Kosovo need a response in front of their own fans, while Austria look to tighten their grip at the summit.
