Surprise, Albania Qualifies For Euro 2024 After Drawing Against Moldova

Albania successfully won a ticket to the Euro 2024 finals after a 1-1 draw against Moldova. (UEFA)

JAKARTA - Surprise, Albania managed to win a ticket to the Euro 2024 finals. A 1-1 draw against Moldova in the Group E match at the Zimbru Stadium, Saturday, November 18 in the morning WIB, solidified Albania's position at the top of the standings as well as qualified for Germany.

Albania is not actually predicted to be one of the leading teams to win tickets to Euro 2024. The reason is that the group has Rep. Czech and Polish who are definitely driven by aging strikers Robert Lewandowski.

In addition, there are Napoli Piotr midfielder Zielinski and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. This makes Poland one of the seeds.

In fact, Poland had to work hard and ultimately failed to qualify for the finals. Rep. Czech or Moldova who most likely accompanied Albania to Germany.

If this Moldova is also a surprise because they are not taken into account at all. The draw against Moldova opened their hopes of leaving for Germany.

Albania itself managed to top the standings after getting one point from the draw. Now, Albania has 14 points that make their points unable to be chased by Poland and Moldova. However, Albania still has one last match against Kep. Faroe who is at the bottom. If closing the qualifying round with a win over Kep. Faroe, then Albania will appear as the group winner.

Albania's journey to Germany was beyond predictions. But they began to be taken into account after beating Poland 1-0 which acted as host in March.

Furthermore, The Eagles are unbeaten by winning four games and two draws.

Albania picked the final draw against Moldova. In that match, Albania took the lead through Sokol Cikalleshi's goal from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.

Penalti diberikan setelah gelandang Moldova Ioan-Calin Revenco melakukan pelanggaran terhadap striker Taulant Seferi. Dan, Cikalleshi yang menyelesaikan sanksi penalti dengan sepat.

Left behind 1-0, Moldova had time to rise. The hosts pressed the opponent and created many opportunities. But Albania goalkeeper Ethrit Berit Berisha made brilliant saves many times, thwarting Moldova from scoring goals.

But Moldova's efforts finally paid off. Ahead of dispersal, Vladyslav Baboglo scored with a shot from close range which equalized the score to 1-1.

The goal, which was created in the 87th minute, was greeted by hysterical screams from supporters. How can Moldova's chances of qualifying are still open.

The final duel and the status of a winner takes all determine whether Moldova or Rep. Czech who accompanies Albania.