The Albanian women’s national football team clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Romania in a friendly match held this afternoon at the “Eugen Popescu” stadium in Romania. Goals from Valentina Troka and captain Megi Doçi sealed the triumph for the red-and-blacks.
Starting Lineup
Albania fielded the following starting XI:
Rexhepi (GK), Doçi (c), Elezaj, Franja, Curraj, Krasniqi, Troka, Dedaj, Hila, Berisha, Tukaj.
Match Summary
The match kicked off with Albania taking control early on. Their attacking intent paid off in the 9th minute, as forward Valentina Troka put the visitors ahead with a precise finish. Despite Albania’s dominance, Romania managed to equalize just before halftime, with Cristina Carp finding the net in the 43rd minute. The first half ended 1-1.
In the second half, Albania emerged determined to reclaim the lead. Head coach Armir Grima made strategic substitutions, introducing Florentina Kuqi, Rreze Gashi, Mikaela Metalla, and Kristina Hoxhaj to inject fresh energy into the team.
The decisive moment came in dramatic fashion during injury time. In the 93rd minute, captain Megi Doçi delivered a clutch goal to secure Albania’s victory, showcasing her leadership and composure under pressure.
A Successful Training Camp
This friendly match marked the conclusion of an 8-day training camp for the Albanian team. The camp allowed the coaching staff to assess the physical condition of the players and integrate new talents into the squad.
Coach Grima and his team will undoubtedly take confidence from this performance as they continue to build momentum for upcoming challenges.