Albania's Under-14 national team secured a convincing 2-0 victory over North Macedonia U-14 in an international friendly played at the auxiliary field of the Skënderbeu Stadium in Korçë.
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The young Albanian side delivered a disciplined performance and was rewarded with goals from Rei Muca and Brajan Hykollari, who found the net in each half to seal the win.
Head coach Francesco Vitobello started the match with the following lineup: Dijon Haxhosaj in goal, Gabriel Haka, Alessio Paloka, captain Ergi Syziu, Uvejs Kadriu, Gerald Qirjazi, Patrik Shurdhaqi, Deon Fehimi, Rei Muca, Enis Repaj and Albin Sulejmani.
Albania took the lead in the 37th minute when Rei Muca scored the opening goal of the match, giving the hosts a deserved advantage before halftime.
After the break, the Albanian youngsters continued to display strong organization, intensity and control. Their efforts were rewarded again in the 63rd minute when Brajan Hykollari doubled the lead, effectively securing a 2-0 victory for the Red and Blacks.
The two friendly matches against North Macedonia provided an important opportunity for the Albanian coaching staff to evaluate emerging talents and monitor their development at the international level.
These encounters form part of the ongoing efforts by the Albanian Football Association to identify and develop the next generation of players capable of progressing through the national team ranks in the years ahead.