Albania women's national football team

Albania
Nickname(s) Kuq e Zinjtë
(Red and Blacks)
Association Federata Shqiptare e Futbollit (FSHF)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Armir Grimaj
Captain Aurora Seranaj
Most caps Pellumbesha Gjyli (6)
Top scorer Suada Jashari (4)
Home stadium Loni Papuçiu Stadium
FIFA code ALB
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 76 Increase 5 (25 March 2016)
Highest 59 (December 2013)
Lowest 136 (December 2011)
First international
 Albania 1–0 Macedonia 
(Pogradec, Albania; May 5, 2011)[1]
Biggest win
 Macedonia 1–4 Albania 
(Struga, Macedonia; November 10, 2011)[1]
Biggest defeat
 Albania 0–11 Norway 
(Durrës, Albania; September 13, 2014)

The Albania women's national football team represents Albania in international women's football and is governed by Albanian Football Association (FSHF)

History

Early history

The Albanian women's national football team was formed in 2011 and made their debut in a friendly against Macedonia FYR on May 5, 2011 at the Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium. The match ended 1–0 with Albania's first win and midfielder Aurora Seranaj scoring the first goal for Albania.[2] Towards the end of 2011, the national team strengthened its squad with the arrival of football players from the Albanian diaspora communities, notably Furtuna Velaj, Dafina Memedov, Ellvana Curo, Elizabeta Ejupi, Arjeta Krasniqi and Arbnora Robelli. The national team ended the year with their second win against Macedonia FYR away in Struga. [3] The second victory against Macedonia FYR is currently the national team's biggest win.

On the 15 May 2012, Albania faced Montenegro in Bar and won 2–4. [4] Three days later, the Albanian won again with a rematch against Montenegro, winning 4–3 at the Loro Boriçi Stadium in Shkodër. [5] On the 22nd of May, Albania encountered Macedonia FYR again, this time with a 2–0 win with 2 goals from Suada Jashari. [6] The national team had so far been undefeated in 5 games, 15 goals scored, and 6 goals conceded. On the 29th of August, The Albanian national team participated in an unofficial football tournament held in Drama. The national team drew 1–1 with Amazons Drama[7] and lost 0–3 to Greece.[8]

FIFA Women's World Cup 2015

On the 18 December 2012, it was announced that Albania would be in a group with Malta, Luxembourg and Latvia in the preliminary round of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification.[9] This was the first time Albania entered a senior competitive tournament. Albania secured a top-two finish on the final day of 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup preliminary round mini-tournament to earn a slot in the qualifying group stage. Albania are still unbeaten after seven senior internationals, all but one of those wins.[10]

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Malta (H) 3 2 1 0 9 1 +8 7 Group stage — — — 6–0
2  Albania 3 2 1 0 5 2 +3 7 1–1 — 2–0 —
3  Latvia 3 0 1 2 0 4 −4 1 0–2 — — —
4  Luxembourg 3 0 1 2 1 8 −7 1 — 1–2 0–0 —
Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(H) Host.

On 21 September 2013, Albania officially succumbed to their first lost against Belgium in the World Cup Qualifying group stage. Albania only won a single game in this group, against Greece on 30 October 2013, with a 1–0. The Red and Blacks lost all of the remaining matches by a margin of more than three goals each. They finished last with 3 points, 3 goals from them, and a total of 54 from their rivals.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Norway 10 9 0 1 41 5 +36 27 Women's World Cup — 0–2 4–1 2–0 6–0 7–0
2  Netherlands 10 8 1 1 43 6 +37 25 Play-offs 1–2 — 1–1 3–2 7–0 10–1
3  Belgium 10 6 1 3 34 11 +23 19 1–2 0–2 — 4–1 11–0 2–0
4  Portugal 10 4 0 6 19 21 −2 12 0–2 0–7 0–1 — 1–0 7–1
5  Greece 10 1 0 9 6 49 −43 3[lower-alpha 1] 0–5 0–6 1–7 1–5 — 4–0
6  Albania 10 1 0 9 3 54 −51 3[lower-alpha 1] 0–11 0–4 0–6 0–3 1–0 —
Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Greece scored more head-to-head goals than Albania

Results

Date Opposition Result Score Competition
September 21, 2013 BelgiumL0–22015 WWC Q. G5
September 26, 2013 NetherlandsL0–42015 WWC Q. G5
October 26, 2013 NorwayL0–72015 WWC Q. G5
October 30, 2013 GreeceW1–02015 WWC Q. G5
February 12, 2014 PortugalL1–72015 WWC Q. G5
April 5, 2014 BelgiumL0–62015 WWC Q. G5
April 10, 2014 NetherlandsL1–102015 WWC Q. G5
June 14, 2014 PortugalL0–32015 WWC Q. G5
September 13, 2014 NorwayL0–112015 WWC Q. G5
September 17, 2014 GreeceL0–42015 WWC Q. G5
March 24, 2015 LuxembourgW2–0Friendly
June 25, 2015 MontenegroL0–1Friendly
August 19, 2015 TurkeyW1–0Friendly
August 21, 2015 TurkeyL0–1Friendly
August 31, 2015 CroatiaL1–7Friendly
September 2, 2015 CroatiaL1–3Friendly
October 22, 2015 GreeceL1–42017 Euro Q. G3
October 27, 2015 RomaniaL0–32017 Euro Q. G3
November 27, 2015 FranceL0–62017 Euro Q. G3

Women's Euro 2017 qualifying

The draw for the groups of the qualifying for the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 took place on 19 February 2015. Albania was drawn in Group 3 along with France, Ukraine, Romania and Greece. Their debut was on 22 October 2015 with Greece on the Loni Papuçiu Stadium, their new home field. Greece defeated the Red and Blacks with a scoreline of 4–1, the first goal being an own goal of Marigona Zani at the 14 minutes. Kujtime Kurbogaj scored the only goal for Albania in the game. As a visitor in Stadionul Mogoșoaia, Mogoșoaia on 27 October 2015, Albania lost to Romania with a 3–0. Albania lost 6–0 against the group favorites, France in the return of the team to the Qemal Stafa Stadium, in home soil.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  France 8 8 0 0 27 0 +27 24 Final tournament — 3–0 4–0 1–0 6–0
2  Romania 8 5 1 2 17 8 +9 16 Play-offs 0–1 — 2–1 4–0 3–0
3  Ukraine 8 4 1 3 14 12 +2 13 0–3 2–2 — 2–0 2–0
4  Greece 8 2 0 6 9 19 −10 6 0–3 1–3 1–3 — 3–2
5  Albania 8 0 0 8 3 31 −28 0 0–6 0–3 0–4 1–4 —
Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Qualification tiebreakers

22 October 2015 (2015-10-22)
14:00
Albania  1–4  Greece
Kurbogaj  23' Report Zani  14' (o.g.)
Kydonaki  27'
Sidira  37'
Markou  90+2'
Loni Papuçiu Stadium, Fier
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Zuzana Štrpková (Slovakia)

27 October 2015 (2015-10-27)
15:00
Romania  3–0  Albania
Lunca  9'
Corduneanu  24'
Giurgiu  74'		 Report
Stadionul Mogoșoaia, Mogoșoaia
Attendance: 100
Referee: Ana Minić (Serbia)

27 November 2015 (2015-11-27)
21:00
Albania  0–6  France
Report Houara  12', 15'
Le Sommer  25', 81'
Le Bihan  63', 73'
Qemal Stafa Stadium, Tirana
Referee: Vera Opeykina (Russia)

26 January 2016 (2016-01-26)
Greece  v  Albania
Report

4 March 2016 (2016-03-04)
Albania  v  Ukraine
Report

8 April 2016 (2016-04-08)
Ukraine  v  Albania
Report

2 June 2016 (2016-06-02)
Albania  v  Romania
Report

20 September 2016 (2016-09-20)
France  v  Albania
Report

Competitive record

World Cup

World Cup Finals World Cup Qualification record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD Position GP W D* L GF GA GD
China 1991 Did Not Enter
Sweden 1995
United States 1999
United States 2003
China 2007
Germany 2011
Canada 2015 Did Not Qualify6/613319856−48
France 2019 To Be Determined
Total0/8-------Total13319856−48
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

European Championship

European Championship Finals European Championship Qualification record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD Position GP W D* L GF GA GD
1984 Did Not Enter
Norway 1987
Germany 1989
Denmark 1991
Italy 1993
Germany 1995
Norway 1997
Germany 2001
England 2005
Finland 2009
Sweden 2013
Netherlands 2017 Did not qualify5/5200217−6
Total0/11-------Total200217−6

Current squad

The following players were called up for the Friendly match against Montenegro on 25 June 2015.[11]

0#0 Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Marigona Zani (1997-05-07) May 7, 1997 1 0 Germany Rot-Weiß Göttingen
1GK Viona Rexhepi (1996-07-24) July 24, 1996 0 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Arbiona Bajraktari (1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 1 0 Albania FK Kukësi
2DF Fitore Govori (1987-08-03) August 3, 1987 1 1 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Lucije Gjini (1994-05-02) May 2, 1994 1 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Sara Maliqi (1995-10-09) October 9, 1995 1 0 Albania FK Kukësi
2DF Irisa Beqiraga (1993-12-29) December 29, 1993 0 0 Albania Tirana AS
2DF Cyme Lulaj (1989-10-20) October 20, 1989 1 0 Albania FC Kinostudio
3MF Aurora Seranaj (Captain) (1982-05-14) May 14, 1982 3 1 Italy Lazio
3MF Megi Doci (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996 1 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF Marcela Ndoci (1998-02-12) February 12, 1998 1 0 Albania Juban Danja
3MF Saranda Hashani (1996-05-20) May 20, 1996 1 0 Switzerland Zürich Frauen
3MF Kujtime Kurbogaj (1996-11-26) November 26, 1996 1 0 Sweden FC Rosengård
3MF Festime Hasrollaj ? 1 0 ?
3MF Lavdie Begolli (1993-01-19) January 19, 1993 1 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF Ferite Kastrati ? 1 0 ?
3MF Ezmiralda Franja (1997-02-04) February 4, 1997 1 0 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
4FW Aurora Thaçi ? 1 0 Norway Øvrevoll Hosle Idrettslag
4FW Suada Jashari (1988-10-19) October 19, 1988 2 2 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
4FW Klaudia Rrotani (1995-05-16) May 16, 1995 0 0 Albania Juban Danja
4FW Marsela Djegsina (1995-05-13) May 13, 1995 1 0 Albania The Door Albania

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.

0#0 Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Pëllumbesha Gjyli (1986-08-31) August 31, 1986 ?
1GK Veronika Jashari (1997-05-16) May 16, 1997 Sweden Forsby FF
1GK Desantila Hoxhaj (1988-07-01) July 1, 1988 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
1GK Elandra Basha (1988-03-24) March 24, 1988 Germany TSV Schwaben Augsburg
2DF Albina Rrahmani (1989-02-24) February 24, 1989 Czech Republic Mladá Boleslav
3MF Fatbardha Aliu (1996-06-05) June 5, 1996 Sweden Falkenbergs FF
2DF Erida Bajrakurtaj (1994-03-16) March 16, 1994 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Nora Selmani (1988-09-14) September 14, 1988 Kosovo KFF Kosova
2DF Xhuljeta Preci (1994-12-16) December 16, 1994 Albania Juban Danja
2DF Donilda Sufaj (1993-03-14) March 14, 1993 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Greta Lazri (1995-08-07) August 7, 1995 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Denisa Proto (1991-04-25) April 25, 1991 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
2DF Lumturie Muhadri (1982-11-30) November 30, 1982 Kosovo FC Prishtina
3MF Floralba Krasniqi (1994-08-26) August 26, 1994 Austria Union Kleinmünchen
3MF Dafina Memedov (1990-02-21) February 21, 1990 Sweden IF Limhamn Bunkeflo
3MF Geldona Morina (1994-08-03) August 3, 1994 Germany MSV Duisburg
3MF Atdhetare Halitjaja (1994-11-02) November 2, 1994 Italy Reggiana
3MF Nurtene Topalli (1993-05-26) May 26, 1993 Austria SPG LUV Graz/DFC Leoben
3MF Furtuna Velaj (1990-08-03) August 3, 1990 Germany SC Sand
3MF Xhemile Berisha (1981-07-22) July 22, 1981 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF Rovena Ndoci (1998-01-05) January 5, 1998 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
3MF Endrina Elezaj (1997-01-12) January 12, 1997 Germany 1. FFC 08 Niederkirchen
3MF Elizabeta Ejupi (1994-04-21) April 21, 1994 England Nottingham Forest
3MF Dielona Luta (1994-11-09) November 9, 1994 0 0 Germany FC Köln
3MF Arjeta Krasniqi (1989-06-29) 29 June 1989 Germany SpVgg Rheurdt-Schaephuysen
3MF Naime Merovci (1993-03-28) March 28, 1993 Sweden IFK Strömstad
4FW Arbnora Robelli (1992-09-03) September 3, 1992 Sweden IS Halmia
4FW Ana Baro (1992-11-01) November 1, 1992 Albania Vllaznia Shkodër
4FW Ellvana Curo (1992-01-22) January 22, 1992 Australia Bundoora United FC
4FW Emanuela Jaku (1993-05-11) May 11, 1993 Albania Juban Danja
4FW Blerta Kaçiu (1992-02-24) February 24, 1992 Kosovo FC Prishtina

Stadium

Main article: Loni Papuçiu Stadium

In November 2013, Qemal Stafa Stadium was shut down by FIFA for not fulfilling international standards.[12] In fact, not a single stadium in Albania fulfills FIFA standards for international competitions. During the period of friendly games and the Euro qualifier with Greece in 2015, the women's team used the Loni Papuçiu Stadium in Fier to hold their matches. The Qemal Stafa Stadium held the match between France and Albania on November 27, 2015.

Kit suppliers

Kit provider Period
Italy Legea 2011
Germany Adidas 2011–present

Managers

This is a list of the managers of Albania since 2011:

  1. Albania Altin Rraklli (5 May 2011–present)

Record against other countries

Opponent Games Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Goal Differential
Greece Amazons Drama 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
 Belgium 2 0 0 2 0 8 −8
 Croatia 2 0 0 2 2 10 −8
 France 1 0 0 1 0 6 −6
 Greece 4 1 0 3 2 11 −9
 Latvia 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2
 Luxembourg 2 2 0 0 4 1 +3
 Macedonia 4 3 0 1 10 5 +5
 Malta 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
 Montenegro 3 2 0 1 8 6 +2
 Netherlands 2 0 0 2 1 14 −13
 Norway 2 0 0 2 0 18 −18
 Portugal 2 0 0 2 1 10 −9
 Romania 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3
 Turkey 2 1 0 1 1 1 0
14 Countries and 1 Club 30 10 2 18 34 96 −62

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Kirill (16 August 2010). "Albania matches". Kirill. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
  2. ↑ Seranaj scores as Albania women make their international debut UEFA.com
  3. ↑ Sue Prior. "Winning International debut for Liz". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  4. ↑ "Montenegro vs. Albania 2 – 4". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  5. ↑ "Albania vs. Montenegro 4 – 3". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  6. ↑ "Albania vs. Macedonia FYR 2 – 0". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  7. ↑ Δράμα -Αλβανία μέσα απο το φακό
  8. ↑ Αυλαία στο τουρνουά της Δράμας (+photos)- Κόγγουλη "Καλό τεστ το τουρουά για την Εθνική"
  9. ↑ UEFA. "Albania, Montenegro learn debut opposition". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  10. ↑ UEFA. "Four through from World Cup preliminary round". Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  11. ↑ Femrat, miqesore me Malin e Zi
  12. ↑ "Sport.albeu.com - UEFA "djeg" edhe "Ruzhdi Bizhutën" e "Niko Dovanën"". Retrieved 19 June 2015.

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