“Anis Mehmeti opens the scoring with a close-range finish after a corner, assisted by Rey Manaj, following a string of earlier San Marino warnings.”
Pivotal“Myrto Uzuni doubles the lead from a set piece, with the goal confirmed after a VAR review, effectively ending any San Marino resistance early.”
Pivotal“Rey Manaj finally converts after seeing two earlier efforts saved in the same passage of play, rounding off a comprehensive scoreline.”
San Marino
Albania
Outstanding performance
Albania•AttackerAlbania made light work of San Marino, racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening half hour through Anis Mehmeti and Myrto Uzuni before Rey Manaj added a third after the break to put the result beyond doubt. The visitors dominated every metric that mattered, controlling 72% of possession and out-shooting their hosts 14-6, with eight shots on target to San Marino's solitary effort. Manaj was the standout performer, involved directly in all three goals either as scorer or provider, while San Marino goalkeeper Edoardo Colombo kept the scoreline respectable with five saves despite being under near-constant siege. San Marino's response was limited to a flurry of second-half substitutions as they searched for any foothold, but with Albania managing the game comfortably from the 27th minute onward, this was routine business for a side building form, while San Marino remain rooted in their familiar role as Nations League makeweights.
How entertaining was this match?
Cristian Meloni commits a foul for San Marino.
Luis Hasa from Albania is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Klevi Qefalija of Albania.
Nicola Nanni from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicola Nanni from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sina Samuele of Albania.
Dante Rossi from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Cristian Shpendi commits a foul for Albania.
Corner awarded to Albania after a concession by Enea Della Balda.
Enea Della Balda commits a foul for San Marino.
Sina Samuele from Albania is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Albania: Luis Hasa comes on for Anis Mehmeti.
Substitution for San Marino: Nicolas Giacopetti comes on for Gabriel Capicchioni.
Substitution for Albania: Klevi Qefalija comes on for Juljan Shehu.
Substitution for San Marino: Samuele Zannoni comes on for Samuel Pancotti.
Albania is called offside. Cristian Shpendi is the player caught offside.
Foul committed by Gabriel Capicchioni of San Marino.
Juljan Shehu from Albania wins a free kick on the right wing.
Samuel Pancotti from San Marino wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Myrto Uzuni of Albania.
Attempt missed. Nicola Nanni from San Marino has a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Simone Giocondi with a cross.
Substitution for Albania: Cristian Shpendi comes on for Rey Manaj.
Substitution for Albania: Arbër Hoxha comes on for Ernest Muçi.
Goal! Albania leads 3-0 against San Marino. Rey Manaj scores with a left-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner after a corner kick.
Rey Manaj's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Edoardo Colombo in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Sina Samuele with a through ball.
Attempt saved. Rey Manaj's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Edoardo Colombo.
Albania is awarded a corner after Edoardo Colombo concedes.
Giacomo Benvenuti of San Marino is caught offside.
Substitution for San Marino: Filippo Fabbri comes on for Michele Cevoli.
Substitution for San Marino: Cristian Meloni comes on for Lorenzo Capicchioni.
Substitution for San Marino: Enea Della Balda comes on for Lorenzo Lazzari.
Attempt missed by Gabriel Capicchioni from San Marino, who had a right-footed shot from the center of the box that went to the right.
Attempt saved. Nicola Nanni's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Alen Sherri in the center of the goal. Gabriel Capicchioni provided the assist.
Corner awarded to San Marino after Alen Sherri concedes.
San Marino is awarded a corner after Rey Manaj concedes.
San Marino wins a corner after Mario Mitaj concedes.
San Marino wins a corner after Sina Samuele concedes.
Samuel Pancotti from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ardian Ismajli of Albania.
Lorenzo Capicchioni's long-range right-footed shot for San Marino is blocked. He was assisted by Samuel Pancotti.
Gabriel Capicchioni from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Marash Kumbulla of Albania.
Lorenzo Lazzari from San Marino is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Sina Samuele of Albania.
Gabriel Capicchioni from San Marino is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ardian Ismajli of Albania.
Foul committed by Lorenzo Capicchioni of San Marino.
Rey Manaj from Albania is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with the score at San Marino 0, Albania 2.
Substitution for Albania: Marash Kumbulla comes on for Berat Djimsiti.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
The first half ends with San Marino trailing 0-2 against Albania.
Anis Mehmeti's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Mario Mitaj.
Albania is awarded a corner after Michele Cevoli concedes.
Michele Cevoli from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rey Manaj commits a foul for Albania.
Nicola NanniYellow CardNicola Nanni from San Marino receives a yellow card for a foul.
Corner awarded to San Marino after Berat Djimsiti concedes.
Nicola Nanni from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Sina Samuele of Albania.
Foul committed by Kristjan Asllani of Albania.
Kristjan AsllaniYellow CardKristjan Asllani from Albania receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Lorenzo Capicchioni from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Samuel Pancotti from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Juljan Shehu of Albania.
Attempt saved. Rey Manaj's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Edoardo Colombo.
Goal! Albania leads San Marino 2-0. Myrto Uzuni scores with a right-footed shot from close range to the high center of the goal after a set piece situation. The goal is confirmed following a VAR review.
Foul committed by Lorenzo Lazzari of San Marino.
Ernest Muçi of Albania is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ernest Muçi of Albania.
Simone Giocondi from San Marino is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Nicola Nanni from San Marino misses a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, sending the ball to the left. Gabriel Capicchioni provided the assist.
assist: Rey Manaj
Goal! Albania takes the lead 1-0 against San Marino. Anis Mehmeti scores with a left-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner, assisted by Rey Manaj after a corner.
Albania is awarded a corner after Giacomo Benvenuti concedes.
Attempt saved. Juljan Shehu's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Edoardo Colombo. The shot was assisted by Anis Mehmeti with a cross.
Attempt missed. Sina Samuele (Albania) heads the ball from the center of the box but misses to the right. The assist came from Ernest Muçi, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Attempt blocked. Ernest Muçi's right-footed shot from outside the box for Albania is blocked. He was assisted by Mario Mitaj.
Albania wins a corner after Michele Cevoli concedes.
Gabriel Capicchioni from San Marino is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Kristjan Asllani of Albania.
Attempt missed. Kristjan Asllani from Albania takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the right. He was assisted by Juljan Shehu.
Marcello Mularoni commits a foul for San Marino.
Kristjan Asllani from Albania is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Ernest Muçi (Albania) has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes to the left. Myrto Uzuni provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Gabriel Capicchioni from San Marino takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. Lorenzo Capicchioni assisted him after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Ernest Muçi's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Edoardo Colombo. The attempt was assisted by Kristjan Asllani.
First half begins.
San Marino, reeling from a 7-0 thrashing by Finland, host a rampant Albania side fresh off a 2-0 win over Belarus. With a suspension weakening the hosts further, Albania look poised to cruise to another comfortable Nations League victory in Serravalle.
