Albania U-16 played their second friendly match against Hungary today at the "Football House." The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
The goals for the Albanian team were scored by Elson Himallari and Arbër Lleshi.
Head coach Andrea Tedesco started the match with the following lineup: Simon Lleshi (GK), Elton Dodaj, Frensi Mali, Petro Marku, Emiljano Malko, Afrim Gashi (C), Kledi Qosja, Eris Kurtulaj, Etrit Gjuzi, Elson Himallari, Ermal Ymeri.
The Albanian team started the match better, and after several opportunities, they took the lead in the 30th minute with a goal from Himallari. This score remained unchanged until the end of the first half.
In the second half, Hungary made several substitutions, while coach Tedesco also brought on Zekaj, Lataj, Matraku, Lleshi, Ruci, Halili, and Vata.
Hungary equalized in the 72nd minute through Tamas Somogyi, but Albania responded quickly and regained the lead in the 80th minute with a beautiful goal from Arbër Lleshi. He controlled the ball, passed a defender, and scored past the goalkeeper.
However, the lead lasted only five minutes, as Hungary equalized again with a goal from Vincent Gorog. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
These two friendly matches against Hungary provided a great opportunity for the technical staff to observe the players gathered for the team.