Georgia vs Albania Player Ratings as Albanians clinched an Epic Victory over Gerogia

In the match week fourth of the Nations League B Group 1, Albania etched history by bagging their first-ever win against Georgia in Georgia encounter at Mikheil Meskhis Sakhelobis Stadioni, on Monday night. The hosts dominated the match overall, however, it was The Red and Blacks who seized their opportunity courtesy of Jasir Asani’s goal. Despite their resilient efforts, they failed to break the Albanian defence and were guilty of missing a couple of crucial chances in front of the goal.

Georgia National Football Team Player Ratings vs Albania

Goalkeeper

Giorgi Mamardashvili (/10)

He made three decent saves but couldn’t keep a clean and ended up conceding the only goal of the match

Defenders

Otar Kakabadze (7/10)

He created two key chances and was impressive in ball-carrying on the right flank causing problems for the rivals.

Guram Kashia (6.5/10)

He also played an important role in build-up play from the back with his passing and often joined the attack.

Lasha Dvali (6.5/10)

Dvali displayed his excellent passing ranges delivering precise long balls and making a few important blocks in the backline.

Luka Lochoshvili (7/10)

He was assertive as the left-back putting up a solid show and did show his attacking traits at times.

Midfielders

Otar Kiteishvili (7/10)

He sat in the centre of midfield as a defensive midfielder and accumulated an astonishing 123 touches in the game.

Zuriko Davitashvili (7/10)

He was lively on the right flank making runs down the channels and had two shots on target.

Georges Mikautadze (6.5/10)

His involvement was restricted to single-chance creation and shot on target sitting behind the striker.

Giorgi Chakvetadze (6/10)

He dominated the aerial challenges and played 10 passes into the final third.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7.5/10)

The Napoli forward showed his eagerness to score goals with 5 shots and 2 chances wasn’t enough to put his name on the scoresheet.

Forward

Budu Zivzivadze (5.5/10)

The striker’s evening was one to forget, as he missed two big chances in either half.

Substitutes

Heorhiy Tsitaishvili (6/10)

Levan Shengelia (N/A)

Manager

Willy Sagnol (6.5/10)

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Albania National Football Team Player Ratings vs Georgia

Goalkeeper

Thomas Strakosha (7.5/10)

He pulled off some decent saves and kept a clean sheet for his side to earn the victory.

Defenders

Iván Balliu (6.5/10)

He had a decent game on the right, defended well and made crucial clearances.

Ardian Ismajli (7/10)

The centre-back had a busy evening clearing out the dangers and preventing the hosts from scoring.

Arlind Ajeti (6.5/10)

He did well in helping out his fellow centre-back partner on the left side of the defence.

Mario Mitaj (7/10)

Rock solid performance as left back with a 100% success tackle rate and played high on the flank.

Midfielders

Kristjan Asllani (8/10)

The Inter Milan midfielder scored the winning goal for Albania through a right-footed shot from outside of the box and had three shots in the game.

Ylber Ramadani (6.5/10)

With Asllani playing more of an attacking role, it was Ramadani who took care of pivot duty in the midfield breaking the plays.

Jasir Asani (6.5/10)

He was good on wide channels created two chances with his cleaver play and won two fouls as well.

Nedim Bajrami (6.5/10)

He usually operated on the left channels, lost possession multiple times and missed major chances in the second half.

Qazim Laci (6/10)

He dropped deep to receive passes and for the linkups, registered a shot on mark in the match.

Forward

Indrit Tuci (7/10)

The 24-year-old striker was leading the line for his team and was all over the pitch showing dynamism and assisting Asan for the goal.

Substitutes

Mirlind Daku (6/10)

Taulant Seferi (5.5/10)

Manager

Sylvinho (8/10)

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