Tension without goals: Albania and Serbia separate 0-0 in Tirana!

Tension without goals: Albania and Serbia separate 0-0 in Tirana!

On Saturday evening, June 7, 2025, the highly expected qualification game for the 2026 World Cup between Albania and Serbia in the "Air Albania" Stadium in Tirana Torlos. Both teams had numerous chances to win the game for themselves, but could not build on the desired result. Albania even missed a penalty, which turned out to be a decisive moment in the game.

in the first half that started with an intensive atmosphere, the Albanians were awarded a penalty in the 45th minute. Rey Manaj started, but failed due to the Serbian goalkeeper who parried the shot. Apart from this important moment, the first half was characterized by duels and less dangerous actions. The spectators experienced an open game that was accompanied by passionate fan reactions.

intensity and emotions in the stadium

The encounter was not only intensive in terms of sport, but also emotionally charged. During the game there were insults against the Serbian players and the audience loudly demanded the recognition of Kosovo. Many of the fans present who had traveled from Kosovo and Northern Macedonia celebrated in the streets of Tirana after the final whistle. But the mood was also clouded by protests against the Albanian Football Association and its President Armand Duka regarding ticket allocation. Organized fan groups had stayed away from the stadium before the game and showed their dissatisfaction in another way.

The second half brought some changes in the course of the game. Nedim Bajrami had the opportunity to lead Albania, but shot weakly. Serbia also remained active in the attack, but could not score a goal through Aleksandar Mitrovic and other players. Coach Dragan Stojkovic praised the Albanian team after the game and recognized the draw as a realistic result, while Albania was optimistic about the upcoming games.

player opinions and outlook

Albanian players like Myrto Uzuni, who came into play in the 75th minute, were satisfied with the team's performance. Uzuni emphasized the positive aspects of the game, while the captain consulted Gjimshiti that more risk could have been taken. Arbër Hoxha and Mirlind Daku also expressed themselves positively about the team's opportunities that will compete against Latvia on June 10th.

Finally, the audience and players can look back on an exciting and competitive game that showed that everything is possible in football, even if the two teams ended up without goals. The next encounters will be crucial for both teams to achieve their goals in the World Cup qualification.

For more information about the game and the statistics, visit the reports from Koha and Weltfussball .