“Kosovo make a triple substitution, bringing on Leon Avdullahu, Dion Gallapeni and Veldin Hodza in an attempt to inject fresh legs and increase the tempo of their attacking play.”
“Israel respond with their own triple substitution, bringing on Ilay Feingold, Milot Rashica and Dor Turgeman to freshen up their attacking options and add energy to the counter.”
“Oscar Gloukh is introduced for Israel as the visitors look to sharpen their attacking threat in the final third.”
“Kosovo send on Edon Zhegrova in search of the game's opening goal, hoping his individual quality can unlock a well-organised Israeli backline.”
Israel
Kosovo
Outstanding performance
Israel•GoalkeeperKosovo were the better side for long periods, controlling 55% of possession and racking up 69 dangerous attacks to Israel's 32, but their profligacy in front of goal - three big chances missed - meant they couldn't turn pressure into points. Israel, by contrast, created fewer openings but were efficient when they did, generating three big chances of their own despite being second-best for most of the night. Both managers made wholesale changes after the hour mark, with ten substitutions between the sides reshaping the game in search of a breakthrough that never arrived. The result leaves Israel's position in the group intact without taking a risk, while Kosovo will rue the missed chances that could have given them something more from their dominance.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Veldin Hodza's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Kosovo is blocked. He was assisted by Leon Avdullahu.
Kosovo wins a corner after Raz Shlomo concedes.
Milot Rashica from Kosovo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded to Kosovo after Gabi Kanichowsky concedes.
Attempt blocked. Edon Zhegrova's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Mërgim Vojvoda provided the assist.
Kosovo is awarded a corner after Nikita Stoinov concedes.
Attempt blocked. Oscar Gloukh from Israel has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is blocked. Eli Dasa provided the assist with a cross.
Eli Dasa of Israel commits a handball.
Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Ermal Krasniqi's cross.
Eli Dasa from Israel is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Dion Gallapeni commits a foul for Kosovo.
Idan Nachmias commits a foul for Israel.
Dion Gallapeni from Kosovo is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Ilay Feingold's header from the left side of the six-yard box is close but goes wide to the left. Gabi Kanichowsky provided the assist with a cross.
Substitution for Israel: Gabi Kanichowsky comes on for Dor Peretz.
Substitution for Israel: Eli Dasa comes on for Anan Khalaili due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Anan Khalaili from Israel.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Kosovo: Edon Zhegrova comes on for Valmir Matoshi.
Milot Rashica's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ilir Krasniqi.
Kosovo is awarded a corner after Idan Nachmias concedes.
Attempt missed. Valmir Matoshi from Kosovo has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Milot Rashica.
Substitution for Israel: Oscar Gloukh comes on for Ethane Azoulay.
Dor Turgeman wins a free kick for Israel in the defensive half.
Ilir Krasniqi commits a foul for Kosovo.
Substitution for Israel: Dor Turgeman comes on for Tai Baribo.
Substitution for Israel: Ilay Feingold comes on for Liel Abada.
Substitution for Kosovo: Milot Rashica comes on for Albion Rrahmani.
Eliel Peretz from Israel is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Valmir Matoshi from Kosovo commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Ermal Krasniqi from Kosovo heads the ball from the right side of the box, but it goes close and misses the top right corner. Dion Gallapeni provided the assist.
Attempt blocked. Ethane Azoulay's right-footed shot from outside the box for Israel is blocked. Eliel Peretz provided the assist.
Foul committed by Ermal Krasniqi of Kosovo.
Substitution for Kosovo: Leon Avdullahu comes on for Dion Kacuri.
Substitution for Kosovo: Veldin Hodza comes on for Muharrem Jashari.
Substitution for Kosovo: Dion Gallapeni comes on for Milot Avdyli.
Tai Baribo wins a free kick for Israel in the defensive half.
Dion Kacuri's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ermal Krasniqi.
Attempt saved. Dor Peretz from Israel has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Amir Saipi in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Anan Khalaili's cross.
Attempt saved. Assaf Tzur from Israel saves a right-footed shot from the center of the box by Muharrem Jashari of Kosovo, which was aimed at the center of the goal.
Dion Kacuri's left-footed shot from outside the box for Kosovo is blocked.
Nikita Stoinov from Israel misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. He was assisted by Manor Solomon, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Israel after Ilir Krasniqi concedes.
Dor Peretz is caught offside for Israel.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Israel and Kosovo.
The first half ends with the score at Israel 0, Kosovo 0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Foul committed by Ethane Azoulay of Israel.
Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside called against Israel. Anan Khalaili is caught offside.
Milot Avdyli from Kosovo misses a left-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
Attempt saved. Dion Kacuri's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Assaf Tzur. The assist came from Mërgim Vojvoda.
Attempt missed. Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Mërgim Vojvoda.
Kosovo earns a corner after Nikita Stoinov concedes.
Attempt missed. Manor Solomon from Israel has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the right. Dor Peretz provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Lumbardh Dellova from Kosovo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Assaf Tzur from Israel. The shot was assisted by Dion Kacuri.
Tai Baribo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Amir Saipi in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Anan Khalaili with a through ball.
Attempt saved. Liel Abada's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Amir Saipi in the center of the goal. The assist came from Eliel Peretz with a through ball.
Foul committed by Tai Baribo of Israel.
Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Ethane Azoulay's right-footed shot from outside the box for Israel is blocked. Eliel Peretz provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Israel after Albion Rrahmani concedes.
Corner awarded to Israel after Milot Avdyli concedes.
Eliel Peretz commits a foul for Israel.
Muharrem Jashari from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Valmir Matoshi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Fisnik Asllani.
Fisnik Asllani's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Dion Kacuri.
Anan Khalaili commits a foul for Israel.
Milot Avdyli from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Eliel Peretz from Israel is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Muharrem Jashari of Kosovo.
Eliel Peretz commits a foul for Israel.
Muharrem Jashari from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Ethane Azoulay from Israel has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Anan Khalaili provided the assist.
Israel wins a corner, conceded by Mërgim Vojvoda.
Raz Shlomo from Israel is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Fisnik Asllani from Kosovo commits a foul.
Raz Shlomo from Israel commits a foul.
Valmir Matoshi from Kosovo is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Idan Nachmias from Israel wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Muharrem Jashari of Kosovo.
First half begins.
Israel are bottom of League B Group 2 without a point after back-to-back losses, while Kosovo arrive looking to bounce back from a defeat to Austria. Played at a neutral venue in Debrecen, this clash pits a struggling Israeli side desperate for a reset against a Kosovo team still chasing a top-two finish.
