Albania vs Wales, 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, League Phase

· FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

FT
0 - 1

28': Rhiannon Roberts

About

Albania are hosting Wales at Elbasan Arena, Elbasan, Albania, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying - UEFA.

Match Commentary

28': Rhiannon Roberts (Wales) Goal at 28'
31': Arbenita Curraj (Albania) Yellow Card at 31'
37': Alma Hilaj (Albania) Yellow Card at 37'
61': Ella Powell (Wales) Substitution at 61'
61': Carrie Jones (Wales) Substitution at 61'
73': Elise Hughes (Wales) Substitution at 73'
83': Gresa Berisha (Albania) Substitution at 83'
83': Sara Begallo (Albania) Substitution at 83'
84': Gemma Evans (Wales) Yellow Card at 84'
88': Esther Morgan (Wales) Substitution at 88'
88': Phoebie Poole (Wales) Substitution at 88'
90'+2': Valentina Troka (Albania) Substitution at 92'

Statistics

WAL		ALB
10	Fouls	8
1	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
0	Offsides	0
9	Corner Kicks	2
1	Saves	2
73.5	Possession	26.5
11	SHOTS	7
3	ON GOAL	1
0.3	On Target %	0.1
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
0	Accurate Passes	0
0	Passes	0
0.0	Pass Completion %	0.0
0	Accurate Crosses	0
0	Crosses	0
0.0	Cross %	0.0
0	Long Balls	0
0	Accurate Long Balls	0
0.0	Long Balls %	0.0
3	Blocked Shots	3
0	Effective Tackles	0
0	Tackles	0
0.0	Tackle %	0.0
0	Interceptions	0
0	Effective Clearances	0
0	Clearances	0

Game Information

Competition: FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

Venue: Elbasan Arena
Location: Elbasan, Albania
Attendance: 538

WWCQ - UEFA Standings

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Wales	6	+12	14
2	Czechia	6	+10	11
3	Albania	6	-5	7
4	Montenegro	6	-17	1

Full Standings

Line-Ups

Albania (5-3-2)

No.	Name
12	Raimonda Spahiu (GK)
5	Arbiona Bajraktari
21	Alma Hilaj
2	Armera Tukaj
3	Arbenita Curraj
20	Klea Hamonikaj
16	Ilarja Zarka
14	Esmeralda Franja
22	Mikaela Metalla
11	Megi Doçi
7	Fortesa Berisha

Albania Substitutes:

Xhesika Ndoj, Klesjana Spaho, Sara Begallo, Rexhina Maxhalaku, Leonora Dedgjonaj, Valentina Troka, Aglia Iliadhi, Marinela Mema, Antigona Hyska, Suzane Vuksani, Gresa Berisha, Mimoza Hamidi.

Wales (5-4-1)

No.	Name
21	Safia Middleton-Patel (GK)
14	Hayley Ladd
3	Gemma Evans
5	Rhiannon Roberts
2	Lily Woodham
23	Ffion Morgan
4	Sophie Ingle
8	Angharad James-Turner
13	Rachel Rowe
10	Mared Griffiths
11	Hannah Cain

Wales Substitutes:

Poppy Soper, Olivia Francis, Esther Morgan, Tianna Teisar, Ella Powell, Charlie Estcourt, Phoebie Poole, Lucy Farrell-Shrouder, Mia Ross, Elise Hughes, Carrie Jones, Annie Wilding.

WWCQ - UEFA News

Is Putellas the greatest player of her generation?

Why did Michael Owen present the Women's Ballon D'or?

Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon D'or, but as the Far Post Podcast ask, why was Michael Owen the one to present her with it?

2027 World Cup teams ranked: All 49 national teams that can win next summer

There are 49 national teams that could win the FIFA Women's World Cup next summer. With only four international breaks left before the tournament, we rank them all.

Hamilton: English FA will be hugely relieved with Wiegman's extension

England to face Ukraine at Wembley for 2027 World Cup place

England will face off against Ukraine for a spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup at Wembley on Dec. 5.