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19/01/2030, Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia, Live on National TV
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Australia Vs Albania

Australia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Kingan (GK) , E Lyle (CB) , A Buzzanca (CB) , J Blythe (RB) , A Pambourshian (LB) , K Deas (CDM) , J Tait (CAM) , R Paterson (RM) , B Bivins (LM) , J Kenison (ST) , R Fausto (ST) And the subs are: C Bourland (CB) , D Harrow (CB) , G Pollick (CM) , J Ables (CM) , Z Cecchi (ST)

Albania play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Tahiri (GK) , A Nano (CB) , E Lucca (CB) , E Prenkpalaj (RB) , D Sava (LB) , B Strakosha (CDM) , B Zhulati (CAM) , B Prifti (RM) , B Arbnori (LM) , D Demaci (ST) , F Boja (ST) And the subs are: B Rrustemi (CB) , D Hassan (CB) , A Lazami (CM) , B Lushi (CM) , E Nallbani (ST)

Welcome to Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia where Australia will face Albania.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 56141.

1' - Australia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

12' - Adolfo Buzzanca passes to Kian Deas.  Kian Deas plays a short pass to Arran Pambourshian.  Arran Pambourshian chips a long ball to Joel Tait.  Joel Tait slides the ball to Robert Paterson.  Robert Paterson passes to Joel Tait.  Engjell Lucca successfully tackles Joel Tait and takes possession.  Engjell Lucca passes a long ball to Edon Prenkpalaj.  Edon Prenkpalaj slides the ball to Dritan Demaci.  John Blythe dispossesses Dritan Demaci and gains possession for his team.  John Blythe hits the ball long to Kian Deas.  Kian Deas crosses the ball, but opposing player Driton Sava takes possession.  

18' - Edon Prenkpalaj passes the ball to Besnik Arbnori.  Besnik Arbnori tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

23' - Hayden Kingan finds Adolfo Buzzanca with a long ball.  Adolfo Buzzanca plays the ball to Robert Paterson.  Robert Paterson hits the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and Robert Paterson scores!  That's a superb goal from the Australia player!  The keeper had no chance!

23' - Albania kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Behar Strakosha passes the ball to Bekim Zhulati.  Bekim Zhulati passes to Behar Strakosha.  Behar Strakosha plays a short pass to Arjan Nano.  Arjan Nano sees Dritan Demaci making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Dritan Demaci has strayed offside!  

31' - John Blythe plays a long ball to Adolfo Buzzanca.  Adolfo Buzzanca plays a short pass to Robert Paterson.  Robert Paterson tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Robert Paterson scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Australia player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

31' - Albania kick the ball off for the restart.  

35' - Besim Prifti plays the ball to Arjan Nano.  Arjan Nano passes the ball to Driton Sava.  Driton Sava speeds past Arran Pambourshian.  

36' - Driton Sava sees a run from Fatjon Boja.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Fatjon Boja runs on to the ball.  Fatjon Boja attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Fatjon Boja for Albania!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

36' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Barry Bivins passes the ball to Ellis Lyle.  Ellis Lyle slides the ball to Kian Deas.  Kian Deas plays a long ball to Joel Tait.  Joel Tait sees a run from Rocco Fausto.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Rocco Fausto is able to control the ball.  Rocco Fausto looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

42' - Ditmer Tahiri hits the ball long to Behar Strakosha.  Behar Strakosha fires a shot from long range towards goal...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Behar Strakosha for Albania!  The ball went in off the upright!

42' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Albania kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

52' - Kian Deas finds John Blythe with a long ball.  John Blythe tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but its wide!

56' - Ditmer Tahiri plays a long ball to Behar Strakosha.  Behar Strakosha attempts to outskill Arran Pambourshian.  The opposing player is unable to stop Behar Strakosha who takes the ball forward!  

57' - Behar Strakosha attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

64' - Ellis Lyle plays a short pass to Arran Pambourshian.  Arran Pambourshian speeds past Fatjon Boja.  

66' - Arran Pambourshian finds Joel Tait with a long pass.  Joel Tait tries to beat Edon Prenkpalaj using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Joel Tait runs with the ball!  

69' - Joel Tait tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Robert Paterson is first to the loose ball...Robert Paterson attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Ditmer Tahiri stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Bekim Zhulati manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kian Deas will come off.  Cole Bourland is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rocco Fausto will come off.  Zach Cecchi is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dritan Demaci is going to be taken off.  Erjon Nallbani is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ellis Lyle will come off.  Dominic Harrow joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Besim Prifti is going to be taken off.  Ardian Lazami is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edon Prenkpalaj is going to be taken off.  Dardan Hassan joins the game from the bench.  

82' - Adolfo Buzzanca slides the ball to Zach Cecchi.  Zach Cecchi crosses the ball, but Bekim Zhulati intercepts and takes possession.  

84' - Bekim Zhulati finds Engjell Lucca with a long pass.  Engjell Lucca sees a run from Erjon Nallbani.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Erjon Nallbani is able to take the ball.  Erjon Nallbani tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

87' - Hayden Kingan slides the ball to Dominic Harrow.  Dominic Harrow plays a short pass to Joel Tait.  Joel Tait sees a run from Joe Kenison.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Joe Kenison runs on to the ball.  Joe Kenison attempts the cutback, but Engjell Lucca intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

89' - Engjell Lucca plays a long ball to Driton Sava.  Driton Sava looks to hit a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!



The match has ended Australia 2 - 2 Albania.