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20/02/2027, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa, Live on National TV
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South Africa Vs Albania

South Africa play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Tshimangakabangu (GK) , P Batakela (CB) , T Mahlobo (CB) , P Modjeka (RB) , E Sono (LB) , G Breytenbach (CDM) , C Douna (CAM) , R Majoro (RM) , P Chohan (LM) , B Mathoho (ST) , F Kabangu (ST) And the subs are: S Mokotjo (CB) , T Molewa (CB) , M Matlaba (CM) , L Makwetla (CM) , T Hanekom (ST)

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

Welcome to Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa where South Africa will face Albania.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 28175.

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

3' - Thuso Mahlobo passes to Paul Modjeka.  Paul Modjeka passes to Puleng Chohan.  Puleng Chohan sees a run from Reneilwe Majoro.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Reneilwe Majoro has strayed offside!  

6' - Fatjon Boja passes to Driton Sava.  Gregor Breytenbach dispossesses Driton Sava and takes the ball.  Gregor Breytenbach tries to beat Behar Strakosha using his ball skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

9' - Behar Strakosha passes to Besim Prifti.  Besim Prifti sees a run from Dritan Demaci.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

12' - Bekim Zhulati tries to beat Paul Modjeka using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Bekim Zhulati who takes the ball forward!  

13' - Bekim Zhulati sees a run from Dritan Demaci.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dritan Demaci runs on to the ball.  Dritan Demaci strikes the ball towards goal...and Dritan Demaci scores!  That's a nice goal from the Albania player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

14' - South Africa kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Edon Prenkpalaj takes the ball past Gregor Breytenbach with a turn of pace.  

25' - Reneilwe Majoro plays the ball to Gregor Breytenbach.  Gregor Breytenbach tries to beat Driton Sava using his ball skills, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for South Africa.  

28' - Bongi Mathoho will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, finding Floyd Kabangu.  Floyd Kabangu flicks a header attempting to beat the keeper...but the shot hits the upright!  Puleng Chohan gets to the ball first...Puleng Chohan attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and Puleng Chohan scores!  Its a goal for South Africa!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

33' - Besnik Tzeka slides the ball to Besim Prifti.  Besim Prifti finds Driton Sava with a short pass.  Driton Sava finds Besnik Tzeka with a long ball.  Besnik Tzeka tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Gregor Breytenbach is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

37' - Reneilwe Majoro slides the ball to Puleng Chohan.  Puleng Chohan passes the ball to Bongi Mathoho.  Bongi Mathoho curls in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

44' - Edon Prenkpalaj sees Besnik Tzeka making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Besnik Tzeka takes the ball.  Besnik Tzeka tries to cutback, but Gregor Breytenbach manages to get to the ball first!  

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

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

50' - Edon Prenkpalaj slides the ball to Besnik Tzeka.  Besnik Tzeka finds Besim Prifti with a short pass.  Besim Prifti finds Behar Strakosha with a long ball.  Behar Strakosha sees Bekim Zhulati making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Bekim Zhulati is able to take the ball.  Bekim Zhulati attempts the cutback and the ball reaches Besnik Tzeka.  Besnik Tzeka hits a shot...but the shot is saved by Bryan Tshimangakabangu!  

68' - Behar Strakosha slides the ball to Besim Prifti.  Besim Prifti passes a long ball to Edon Prenkpalaj.  Edon Prenkpalaj passes to Fatjon Boja.  Fatjon Boja sees a run from Besnik Tzeka.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

72' - Bongi Mathoho finds Thuso Mahlobo with a long pass.  Thuso Mahlobo slides the ball to Reneilwe Majoro.  Reneilwe Majoro tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Ditmer Tahiri manages to stop the shot!  

75' - Ditmer Tahiri passes a long ball to Driton Sava.  Driton Sava plays the ball to Bekim Zhulati.  Bekim Zhulati spots a run from Dritan Demaci.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Dritan Demaci runs on to the ball.  Dritan Demaci hits a shot towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

76' - Bryan Tshimangakabangu tries to beat Fatjon Boja using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Bryan Tshimangakabangu who takes the ball forward!  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chata Douna will come off.  Tshepo Hanekom is going to be brought on.  

78' - Bryan Tshimangakabangu plays a long ball to Gregor Breytenbach.  Gregor Breytenbach brings the ball forward, outpacing Driton Sava.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Besim Prifti will come off.  Brahim Lushi is going to be brought on.  

80' - Tshepo Hanekom curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Arjan Nano takes possession.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Batakela is going to be taken off.  Thabo Molewa is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arjan Nano is going to be taken off.  Fatlum Krizi is brought on from the bench.  

84' - Tshepo Hanekom tackles Driton Sava and takes the ball.  South Africa try to launch a quick counter attack.  Tshepo Hanekom passes to Puleng Chohan.  Puleng Chohan plays a short pass to Floyd Kabangu.  Floyd Kabangu curls in a cross and finds Reneilwe Majoro.  Reneilwe Majoro heads the ball towards the top corner...and Reneilwe Majoro scores!  That's a lovely goal from the South Africa player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Behar Strakosha is going to be taken off.  Engjell Lucca is brought on from the bench.  

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

87' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Thuso Mahlobo is going to be taken off.  Sam Mokotjo joins the game from the bench.  

91' - Engjell Lucca spots a run from Besnik Tzeka.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended South Africa 2 - 1 Albania.