Liveticker | Albania - Ukraine 1:2 | 6. Matchday | UEFA Nations League 2024/25
1:2 Full-time
Ukraine has beaten Albania 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Matchday 6.
Albania vs. Ukraine | Pre-match
Albania looked to get their first win of the UEFA Nations League campaign against Ukraine on Matchday 6. Ukraine also looked to secure their first win in Matchday 6 before the final matchday.
Albania vs. Ukraine | First half
Albania started the game strongly and had a few chances to take the lead. However, it was Ukraine who took the lead in the 25th minute through a goal from Andriy Yarmolenko. Albania continued to press for an equalizer, but they could not find a way through the Ukrainian defense. Ukraine went into the break with a 1-0 lead.
Albania vs. Ukraine | Second half
Albania came out strong in the second half and equalized in the 55th minute through a goal from Armando Broja. Ukraine was not deterred and continued to attack, and they were rewarded in the 75th minute when Oleksandr Zinchenko scored to make it 2-1. Albania pressed for another equalizer, but they could not find a way through the Ukrainian defense. Ukraine held on for a 2-1 win.
Albania vs. Ukraine | Post-match
The win was Ukraine's first in the UEFA Nations League this season, while Albania's winless run continued. Ukraine will now face Scotland on the final matchday, while Albania will face Armenia.