The evening of the 2-0 victory over Finland at “Air Albania” brought emotions on the field and in the stands, but also some details that did not go unnoticed. From the empty spaces in the stadium and the state of the green carpet, to the choreography of the fans and the ceremony of thanks for Armando Sadiku, the atmosphere had some special moments. The focus was also on the sports developments, with the yellow card that cost Ylber Ramadan the challenge against Belarus and the statistical achievements of Rei Manaj and Berat Gjimshiti. In the end, the red and blacks celebrated together with the fans, giving another color to the important triumph.
– Despite the FSHF announcing “Sold Out”, there were empty spaces in various stands. – The “Air Albania” field hosted the second match in the evening after the works it underwent. However, its condition left much to be desired. In many places, grass was burnt and the field had turned brown.
– Numerous security measures were announced before the match. However, there were not many checks, as has often happened. – The Albanian Football Association had prepared a choreography before the match, where the front stands were filled with red and black cards.
– Before the match, Armando Sadiku had a thank you ceremony from the Albanian Football Association, and then greeted the fans present. In 39 matches played in 11 years, he has scored 12 goals, among them especially the historic and emblematic ones (against Armenia in the first European qualification or against Romania in the only victory we still have in the group stage in a European). His career will continue as a manager in Switzerland at Bellinzona.
– The “Red and Black Fans” had thought of a choreography dedicated to Erjon Vishkulli, who was injured in the anti-government protests. In the stands behind the goal, a large banner with two eyes was opened, one of which was damaged. – There was a considerable number of fans in the stands dedicated to the Finnish fans.
– “Rama is leaving” and “Rama is resigning” were the chants that the fans repeated several times in the stadium.- At the end of the match, the team lined up in front of the TKZ group, celebrating the victory achieved.- Albania has lost an untouchable starter for Sunday's duel against Belarus. It is about midfielder Ylber Ramadani, who has completed the number of yellow cards and will not be available in the delicate transfer. It is worth noting the fact that Ramadani was punished with a yellow card in the 58th minute, for a foul on the opponent. Juljan Shehu is expected to take Ramadani's place in the duel against Belarus.
-Yesterday's match against Finland was special for Rei Manaj, who started again as a starter for the Rossoneri. The national team striker recorded his 50th match with the Albanian jersey, where he is now among the best scorers in its history and the player who is following Erjon Bogdani's goal record. Meanwhile, for Berat Gjimshiti it was his 78th match with the national team jersey. Thus he leaves behind Klodian Duro with whom he shared 5th place in the all-time ranking with the national team and is only one match away from fourth place, which is held by another legendary former Rossoneri captain, Altin Lala.
