Kosovo 3-0 Andorra | International Friendly | 8 June 2026

Kosovo began their summer international programme with a convincing 3-0 victory over Andorra in an international friendly played on 8 June 2026. The match, held at a neutral venue during the off-season window, allowed Kosovo to experiment with their squad while securing a morale-boosting win ahead of more competitive fixtures later in the year.

Match Overview

The encounter was one-sided from the opening whistle. Kosovo, ranked significantly higher than their opponents in the FIFA World Rankings, controlled possession and created numerous chances. Andorra, as expected, defended deep and attempted to frustrate the Kosovan attackers, but the defensive resistance crumbled early in the first half.

The opening goal came in the 12th minute. A well-worked move down the left flank saw winger Milot Rashica cut inside and deliver a precise cross to the far post, where striker Vedat Muriqi rose highest to head the ball into the net. The early breakthrough settled any nerves and allowed Kosovo to play with freedom.

Key Moments

• 12' – Vedat Muriqi opens the scoring with a powerful header from Rashica’s cross. 1-0.
• 33' – Kosovo double the lead through a penalty. Midfielder Valon Berisha was brought down inside the area, and captain Amir Rrahmani stepped up to convert from the spot with a low shot to the goalkeeper’s left. 2-0.
• 52' – Substitute winger Edon Zhegrova made it 3-0 shortly after the restart. He received the ball on the edge of the box, cut onto his left foot, and curled a beautiful effort into the top corner, leaving the Andorran goalkeeper with no chance.
• 71' – Kosovo had the ball in the net again through Muriqi, but the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review.

Tactical Story

Kosovo lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Florent Hadërgjonaj and Leart Paqarada providing width from full-back positions. The midfield trio of Berisha, Besar Halimi, and Florent Muslija controlled the tempo and dictated possession. Andorra set up in a 5-4-1 low block, hoping to hit on the counter through long balls to lone striker Jordi Aláez, but they barely threatened the Kosovan goal. Kosovo’s ability to switch play quickly and exploit the spaces between Andorra’s wing-backs and centre-backs proved decisive.

The second-half performance was particularly impressive. Kosovo continued to press high and created several more opportunities. The three substitutes – Zhegrova, Lirim Kastrati, and Zymer Bytyqi – all added pace and directness, keeping Andorra’s tiring defenders under constant pressure.

Standout Players

• Vedat Muriqi: The striker showed his class with a goal and an assist. His hold-up play and movement caused constant problems for the Andorran defence.
• Edon Zhegrova: The Lille winger made an immediate impact from the bench, scoring a stunning goal that highlighted his technical ability.
• Valon Berisha: The midfielder orchestrated the play from deep and won the penalty that effectively sealed the result.

Looking Ahead

This friendly offered Kosovo valuable minutes for fringe players and allowed head coach Franco Foda to assess different tactical approaches. The 3-0 scoreline reflects the gulf in quality between the two sides, but Kosovo will take confidence from the clean sheet and clinical finishing. Andorra, meanwhile, will focus on their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, where they hope to be more competitive against similarly ranked opponents. For Kosovo, the win builds momentum as they prepare for the start of their European Championship qualifying campaign.