Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Kosovo vs Northern Ireland

Kosovo vs Northern Ireland ended 3-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Nations League 2022-06-09 18:45 Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri League C - 3
Full Time
Kosovo

Kosovo

V. Muriqi9'
Z. Bytyqi19'
V. Muriqi52'
3 - 2
Final score
Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

44'S. Lavery
83'D. Ballard
Team pageKosovo CompetitionUEFA Nations League Team pageNorthern Ireland
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Kosovo beat Northern Ireland 3-2.

Goals: V. Muriqi (Kosovo, 9'), Z. Bytyqi (Kosovo, 19'), S. Lavery (Northern Ireland, 44'), V. Muriqi (Kosovo, 52'), D. Ballard (Northern Ireland, 83').

Kosovo had 59% possession to Northern Ireland's 41%, with 10.00 shots to 10.00.

V. Muriqi (Kosovo) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

9'
V. MuriqiPenalty
Kosovo
19'
Z. BytyqiM. Rashica
Kosovo
28'
Shayne LaveryYellow Card
Northern Ireland
44'
S. LaveryB. Spencer
Northern Ireland
52'
V. MuriqiNormal Goal
Kosovo
68'
Out: K. LaffertyIn: D. Charles
Northern Ireland
68'
Out: A. McCannIn: S. Charles
Northern Ireland
68'
Out: S. LaveryIn: G. Whyte
Northern Ireland
73'
Out: G. SavilleIn: J. Thompson
Northern Ireland
75'
Out: D. RrudhaniIn: B. Fazliji
Kosovo
79'
Out: V. BerishaIn: T. Domgjoni
Kosovo
83'
D. BallardJ. Thompson
Northern Ireland
86'
Out: B. SpencerIn: C. Bradley
Northern Ireland
88'
Jordan ThompsonYellow Card
Northern Ireland
89'
Ibrahim DreševićYellow Card
Kosovo
89'
Out: M. RashicaIn: E. Sahiti
Kosovo
90+2'
Lirim KastratiYellow Card
Kosovo
90+5'
Betim FazlijiYellow Card
Kosovo
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Kosovo
Statistic
Northern Ireland
59%
Possession
41%
10
Total Shots
10
6
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
0
Blocked Shots
3
8
Shots Inside Box
9
2
Shots Outside Box
1
2
Corners
6
3
Offsides
1
13
Fouls
9
3
Yellow Cards
2
524
Total Passes
354
450
Accurate Passes
286
1
Goalkeeper Saves
3
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
V. Muriqi
Kosovo

V. Muriqi

Rating 8.3 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

2
Northern Ireland

D. Ballard

Rating 7.6 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

3
Kosovo

M. Rashica

Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 1 A · 2 SOT

4
Kosovo

Z. Bytyqi

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Northern Ireland

J. Thompson

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

6
Northern Ireland

A. McCann

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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Kosovo vs Northern Ireland match analysis

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