Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Northern Ireland vs Kosovo

Northern Ireland vs Kosovo ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Nations League 2022-09-24 16:00 Windsor Park League C - 5
Full Time
Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

G. Whyte82'
J. Magennis90+2'
2 - 1
Final score
Kosovo

Kosovo

58'V. Muriqi
Team pageNorthern Ireland CompetitionUEFA Nations League Team pageKosovo
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Northern Ireland beat Kosovo 2-1.

Goals: V. Muriqi (Kosovo, 58'), G. Whyte (Northern Ireland, 82'), J. Magennis (Northern Ireland, 90+2').

Northern Ireland had 48% possession to Kosovo's 52%, with 17.00 shots to 12.00.

V. Muriqi (Kosovo) was the standout performer, rated 8.7.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

44'
Betim FazlijiYellow Card
Kosovo
58'
V. MuriqiD. Rrudhani
Kosovo
67'
Out: G. SavilleIn: J. Thompson
Northern Ireland
69'
Out: M. RashicaIn: A. Zeneli
Kosovo
76'
Out: D. CharlesIn: S. Lavery
Northern Ireland
76'
Out: C. EvansIn: G. Whyte
Northern Ireland
77'
Out: J. LewisIn: S. Ferguson
Northern Ireland
78'
Out: F. MuslijaIn: F. Loshaj
Kosovo
82'
G. WhyteS. Lavery
Northern Ireland
87'
Out: E. RashaniIn: Z. Bytyqi
Kosovo
90+1'
Out: S. DavisIn: A. McCann
Northern Ireland
90+2'
J. MagennisG. Whyte
Northern Ireland
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Northern Ireland
Statistic
Kosovo
48%
Possession
52%
17
Total Shots
12
10
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Blocked Shots
1
11
Shots Inside Box
8
6
Shots Outside Box
4
5
Corners
3
2
Offsides
2
10
Fouls
9
0
Yellow Cards
1
393
Total Passes
430
313
Accurate Passes
348
6
Goalkeeper Saves
7
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 8.7 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

2
Northern Ireland

G. Whyte

Rating 8.2 · 1 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

4
Kosovo

A. Murić

Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

5
Northern Ireland

J. Magennis

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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FINAL RESULT

Northern Ireland vs Kosovo match analysis

Review Northern Ireland 2-1 Kosovo with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.

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