LIVE/ Second half under way, Albania lead San Marino 2-0! Mehmeti and Uzuni found the net, the red-and-blacks in first place

The San Marino-Albania match in the Nations League has kicked off.

Albania are seeking the three points to take first place.

Coach Maran has made his choices and there are several changes to the starting line-up compared with the match against Belarus, which the red-and-blacks won 2-0.

Sherri plays in goal, Sina will make his debut in defence, while Mitaj also returns to the line-up. Gjimshiti and Ismajli will complete the back four.

Asllani and Shehu are in central midfield. Mehmeti starts this match, while the attacking trio will be Muçi-Uzuni-Manaj.

Chances:

9′ – Muçi tests goalkeeper Colombo with a shot from distance!

12′ Muçi again! The Trabzon forward finishes a combination with Uzuni, but his diagonal shot goes wide.

16′ Asllani also tries from distance! The ball ends up just wide of the left-hand post of San Marino’s goal.

20′ Shehu tries from the edge of the area, but Colombo denies him a goal. The goalkeeper parried Mehmeti’s effort.

21′ Goooal, Anis Mehmeti puts the red-and-blacks ahead!

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27′ Uzuni scores the second goal too! Manaj tried to find the net with a powerful free kick, Colombo pushed the ball away poorly, handing the Austin FC forward a golden opportunity.

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34′ Kristjan Asllani is booked.

37′ Alen Sherri is alert and controls a ball played into the area by the hosts.

44′ Mehmeti breaks well down the right and tries a curled shot, but Cevoli denies him a certain goal.

45′ The Hungarian referee awards 2′ of added time.

47′ The first half is over! Mehmeti and Uzuni have scored the goals that are worth three points for Maran’s team!

-The second half of San Marino-Albania gets under way, 0-2

45′ The second half starts with changes to the red-and-black line-up! Maran gives minutes to Kumbulla, bringing him on in place of Gjimshiti!