Behind the scenes of the Kosovo – Gibraltar match: Misunderstanding between our players, a VIP stand full of stars, three players with the same surname on the pitch and a special supporter of Bernard Berisha – Telegraph

Kosovo won with a minimum score of 1-0 in a friendly match against Gibraltar.

The Dardanians triumphed in a match in which they did not shine, but very interesting things happened that could not be seen in the public broadcast.

From the big stars standing in the VIP stand to the huge fan protests following the penalty.

There were also fights and misunderstandings on the pitch among Kosovo players, but a very interesting thing happened when Bernard Berisha and his wife watched the second half from the stands.

Stars of Kosovo at the VIP stand

Kosovo coach Bernard Challandes decided to rest the main players of the Representatives. Amir Rrahmani, Herolind Shala, Milot Rashica, Vedat Muriqi and Bersant Celina were dressed in elegant outfits and stood at the VIP booth. There were plenty of photos of fans with Kosovo’s big stars.

The entire stadium protested against the referee regarding the penalty

The match started poorly, with Kosovo looking to break down the visitors’ defense. In the 23rd minute, Bernard Berisha tripped in the penalty area, but Albanian referee Juxhin Xhaja remained silent. This caused a protest from the entire stadium and booing of the referee’s decision.

Żegrowa’s “fight” with Berisha for a free throw

Edon Zhegrova penetrated the ball beautifully, but was blocked by the opponent’s defense near the penalty area. To take the free kick, Zhegrova was the first to catch the ball, but Valon Berisha prevented him from scoring, keeping himself occupied. However, Berisha scored from the penalty spot, but to no avail.

Many people are calling for Edon Zhegrova

Immediately after Berisha’s free kick, the fans showed solidarity with Żegrowa, calling his name.

Zhegrova puts on a show and electrifies fans

Edon Zhegrova also made a spectacle of himself with the ball against Gibraltar. At one point in the first half, Zhegrova placed the ball between her opponent’s legs, electrifying the fans in attendance.

Debate between two “Beris” regarding a corner kick

It was already at the end of the first half when Bernard Berisha tried to take a corner kick, but was stopped by Valoni. The Lazio midfielder waved to the winger, informing him that he was taking the corner kicks.

Football players in the stands after the first half, Berisha watching the second half with his wife

After the end of the first half, the replacement players went to the stands to watch the match with their families. Bernard Berisha was sitting in the VIP area with his wife. Bernardi’s son Diari, who was also the youngest fan of his father and Kosovo, was also present at the stadium.

Three players named Florent played against Gibraltar

It was the first time three players with the same surname played in a match in Kosovo. Florent is the name most often used by football players on the pitch. Florent Hadërgjonaj and Florent Muslija started the match from the first minute, with Florent Hasani replacing Florent Muslija in the 46th minute.

The exact number of fans present on the steps of the “Fadil Vokrri” stadium.

The official commentator of the Kosovo representative, Andin Lokaj, also announced the exact number of fans present at the stadium a few minutes before the end of the match. There were 12,421 fans present at the stadium, but in the end they were only satisfied with Kosovo’s victory and not playing for 90 minutes.

Kastrati is announced to be dismissed for delay of game

Talented striker Lirim Kastrati delayed the game in the 92nd minute by keeping the ball close to the final throw-in. This didn’t go down well with the fans, who booed him, but there were no more delays.

Only four players were not activated from the reserve bank

Bernard Challandes made five changes, while four players remained on the bench and did not receive minutes for the challenge. Two goalkeepers, Arijanet Muric and Visar Bekaj, and defenders Mergim Vojvoda and Fidan Aliti, did not play a single minute. /Telegraph/