Kosovo is a guest of Greece (2-0) for the fourth match within Group 2 of League C in the League of Nations.
In the match that took place at the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos, the Dardanians were looking for full points in order to draw level with the group leaders, but they failed to do so.
Our team has collected six points in the first four challenges, losing only to Hellenes, while the host team has won all four meetings.
Telegrafi has kept you informed in real time about all the details of the Greece 1-0 Kosovo challenge.
12/06/2022 22:49-Situation in Group 2 of League C
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12/06/2022 22:48-Match statistics
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12/06/2022 22:43-Përfundon ndeshja
The match between Greece and Kosovo (2-0) in the League of Nations has ended.
The Hellenes have won the meeting held at Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos with a minimum score within Group 2 in League C of the League of Nations.
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12/06/2022 22:42-Second goal for Greece
While the guests made the last efforts to equalize the result, Petros Mantalos scored the second goal for the hosts (90'+9).
12/06/2022 22:36
90'+3 Corner kick for Kosovo that is not used in the best way.
12/06/2022 22:34
90' Eight minutes of added time due to the earlier interruption.
12/06/2022 22:32
89' The visitors continue their efforts to equalize the score, but they are having a very difficult time.
12/06/2022 22:27
84' A danger created by Rashica that goes over the goal.
12/06/2022 22:22
79' Suspicious situation, but the referee says there is no penalty for Muriqi.
12/06/2022 22:20-Rifillon ndeshja
78' After a break of about five minutes, the match has resumed at Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos.
12/06/2022 22:17-The game is paused for a moment
Local fans throw objects and pyrotechnic devices onto the field after the lead goal.
Kosovo players complain to the judges and delegates.
Greek footballers have gone to appease their fans.
12/06/2022 22:13-Greece takes the lead
71' Kosovo conceded a goal in the match against Greece. Petros Mantalos crossed into the area, while Georgios Giakoumakis headed home.
12/06/2022 22:11
68' The referee does not consider that VAR should be consulted regarding the situation of Rrahman who has been pushed into the area. The match continues.
12/06/2022 22:10
67' Corner kick for Kosovo. Dardanians request a penalty after an interference on Rrahmani.
12/06/2022 22:07
64' The home team arrives with an action in front of Muric's goal, but the opposing player's chest shot goes wide.
12/06/2022 22:03
60' More attempts by the Greeks to put pressure on the visitors, who after an hour of play continue to be invincible.
12/06/2022 21:55
52' The same overview of the game in the second half of the game with the Greeks dominating the game and the Dardanians defending.
12/06/2022 21:48-Substitutions in both teams
46' Donat Rrudhani has released the field for Florian Loshaj in Kosova.
46' Petros Mantalos has replaced Anastasios Chatzigiovannis for Greece.
12/06/2022 21:48-Second half begins
46' The second part of the meeting between Greece and Kosovo has started, which takes place at Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos.
The Hellenes dominated the first half, however the Dardanians managed to keep a clean sheet.
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12/06/2022 21:43-First half statistics
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12/06/2022 21:30-First half ends
The first half of the match between Greece and Kosovo at Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos ended goalless.
The home team dominated the valuable challenge for the Nations League, however, the Dardanians managed not to concede a goal in the first 45 minutes.
12/06/2022 21:22
37' Another dangerous situation, but again Rrahmani decisive.
12/06/2022 21:19
33' One of Kosovo's rare forays forward in a longer action that is not completed in the best way.
12/06/2022 21:16
30' Another duel won by Rrahmani, while Kosovo's goal continues to remain intact.
12/06/2022 21:13
28' Luck on Muric's side, as the Greek captain's shot ends up wide.
12/06/2022 21:11-Tensions between fans in the stands
Greek fans throw stones at the Dardanians, who return the same. Tensions in that part of the stands.
Initially, the Greeks provoked with a flag, which shows the map of Kosovo with the flag of Serbia.
12/06/2022 21:08
22' Rrahmani is unbeatable, not allowing our goal to be compromised.
12/06/2022 21:07
21' The opposing team quickly manages to threaten Kosovo's goal, which has so far managed to resist the goal.
12/06/2022 21:04
18' Rashica took out a fantastic ball in the attacking phase, but the opposing goalkeeper cleared it in front of Bytyqi.
12/06/2022 21:03
15' Another dangerous situation, but Aro Muric makes a wonderful save.
12/06/2022 20:57
12' The Greeks are taking risks all the time as they build up attacks against Aro Muric's goal.
12/06/2022 20:53
8' Dangerous situation cleared by the Dardanelles' defensive phase. However, the game continues to develop in our half.
12/06/2022 20:49
4' The first few minutes are quiet with the home team imposing the pace of the game.
12/06/2022 20:45-Fillon ndeshja
1' The Nations League match between Greece and Kosovo has started at the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos.
The two teams are playing for first place in Group 2 in League C of the Nations League.
12/06/2022 20:41-Intonohen himnet
12/06/2022 20:24-The players are warming up
12/06/2022 20:23-Kosovo in the last five matches
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12/06/2022 20:23-Results from live matches
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12/06/2022 20:21-Greece in the last five matches
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12/06/2022 20:19-Team form in the last five matches
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12/06/2022 19:43-Kosovo's alignment against Greece
12/06/2022 19:30-Formacionet zyrtare
Greece: Let's hang out; Baldock, Mavropanos, Chatzidiakos, Tsimikas; Bouchalakis, Bakasetas, Siopis; Chatzigiovanis, Pavlidis, Masouras
KOSOVO: Muric; Domgjoni, Rrahmani, Kryeziu, Aliti; Berisha, Rrudhani; Rashica, Muslija, Bytyqi; Muriqi.
12/06/2022 19:27-Players test the stadium
12/06/2022 19:24-Rashica's Statement
"Seeing the importance of the match, I hope that my contribution affects the goals. I believe that my game against Northern Ireland was the best at the 'Fadil Vokrri' stadium".
"We have a lot of absences, but all the players are ready and we will give our best. I believe the time has come to get our first victory against Greece."
"If we want to win the game, then we have to score goals. I hope we will create many chances and score as many goals as possible."
12/06/2022 19:20-Giresse's Statement
"It's a tough match and Greece is a strong opponent. I can't say this match is a final, but it's definitely a big match. And an eventual victory in this match would certainly increase our ambitions to win the group."
"Until now we have had many problems with injuries and suspensions. However, we have to continue and show a good game in Sunday's game. We had problems, but I hope we won't have them in the next matches".
"We are here with this number of players that we have. We have an obligation to represent Kosovo in the best possible way with this group of players that we have available."
"We have big and very important shortages for us. They are not with the team and we cannot use them. The important thing is to put together a team with these footballers that we have and manage to get a positive result".
"I want to say that all teams have 23 or 24 footballers like us. From this contingent we used 17 footballers and during this batch we had problems, not only with injuries, but also with suspensions and it was not easy to replace the footballers who were absent".
"If we talk about injuries and eventual absences, it is normal to invite new players as they will have time to train with the team. But if we talk about inviting 30 players, this could create a problem as some players could end up in the stands and this could bring problems to the team."
12/06/2022 19:18-Kosovo with many absences
Under the leadership of Alain Giresse, Kosovo yesterday conducted the last training and is ready for this match even though there are some important absences due to injuries or suspension.
It is about the injured Edon Zhegrova and Benjamin Kololli, while Lirim Kastrati, Ibrahim Dresevici and Betim Fazliji will not be on the field due to cards.
But Kosovo is happy with the return of Aro Muric and Fidan Aliti, who were punished with red cards against Greece.
Yesterday, Alain Giresse and Milot Rashica were present at the press conference.
The Frenchman has admitted that it is a difficult match, against a strong opponent, but he has demanded victory.
"A difficult match awaits us, as Greece is a strong opponent. I can't say that this match is a final, but it is definitely a very important match. The eventual victory in this match would certainly increase our ambitions to win the group. After the victory against Northern Ireland, we have the right motivation, but let's see what the match will bring," said Giresse.
Meanwhile, Milot Rashica has said that the time has come for Kosovo to defeat Greece, since in the five matches so far we have recorded three draws and two defeats.
"Seeing the importance of the match, I hope that my contribution affects the goals. We are missing a lot, but all the players are ready and we will give our best. I believe that the time has come to make the first victory against Greece".
"This match can determine everything. We are prepared to give our best and win this match. We expect it to be a very difficult match, but I believe that with motivation and the good things we did in the last match, we will use them," Rashica emphasized.
After the match with Greece, Kosovo has two more matches left in the added month, where they travel to Northern Ireland on September 24, while three days later they host Cyprus in "Fadil Vokrri".
Kosovo ranks second in the group with 6 points, after Greece which has 9 points and before Southern Cyprus and Northern Ireland with 1 point each.
