Griezmann pulls the strings in France's 2-0 win

Griezmann pulls the strings in France's 2-0 win
1:23

Griezmann ends 7-match goal drought with France

Griezmann ends 7-match goal drought with France
1:08

France lead early through Tolisso's header

France lead early through Tolisso's header
1:01

Bringing Benzema back in would be 'too messy' for France

Bringing Benzema back in would be 'too messy' for France
1:23

Griezmann snaps drought as France beat Albania

World champions France produced a fitting inaugural match in Albania's newly-built Arena Kombetare stadium with a 2-0 win.

11/17/2019 Reuters
  • KO
    • Kickoff
  • 8
    • Corentin Tolisso Goal - Header
  • 20
    • Elseid Hysaj Yellow Card
  • 26
    • Clément Lenglet Yellow Card
  • 31
    • Antoine Griezmann Goal
  • HT
    • Halftime
  • 45
    • On: Odise Roshi|Off: Ermir Lenjani
  • 45
    • On: Ledian Memushaj|Off: Kristi Qose
  • 75
    • On: Lucas Digne|Off: Benjamin Mendy
  • 82
    • On: Lorenc Trashi|Off: Elseid Hysaj
  • 85
    • On: Nabil Fekir|Off: Wissam Ben Yedder
  • 88
    • On: Benjamin Pavard|Off: Léo Dubois
  • FT
    • End Regular Time
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ALB
5-3-2
FRA
3-4-1-2
ALB
5-3-2
  • 1Berisha
  • 3Lenjani
    On: Odise Roshi | Off: Ermir Lenjani
  • 6Djimsiti
  • 17Dermaku
  • 5Veseli
  • 4Hysaj
    On: Lorenc Trashi | Off: Elseid Hysaj
  • 15Qose
    On: Ledian Memushaj | Off: Kristi Qose
  • 8Gjasula
  • 7Bare
  • 10Manaj
  • 19Balaj
No. Name
1 Etrit Berisha
Saves 3
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
17 Kastriot Dermaku
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 2
  • 1 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
6 Berat Djimsiti
Goals 0
  • Shots 1
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 3 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
5 Frederic Veseli
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
3 Ermir Lenjani
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 2 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
45' 21  Odise Roshi
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 1
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
4 Elseid Hysaj  20'
Goals 0
  • Shots 1
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 3
  • 3 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 1 Yellow
    • 0 Red
82' 22  Lorenc Trashi
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
8 Klaus Gjasula
Goals 0
  • Shots 1
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 1
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
15 Kristi Qose
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 1
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
45' 9  Ledian Memushaj
Goals 0
  • Shots 1
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 1
  • 1 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
7 Keidi Bare
Goals 0
  • Shots 2
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 2
  • 2 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
10 Rey Manaj
Goals 0
  • Shots 3
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 1
  • 3 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
19 Bekim Balaj
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 1
  • 3 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 1
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
Substitutes
23 Thomas Strakosha
Saves 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
11 Tauljant Sulejmanov
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
12 Alban Hoxha
Saves 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
16 Emanuele Ndoj
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
20 Ylber Ramadani
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
18 Adrian Ismajli
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
2 Hysen Memolla
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
13 Enea Mihaj
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red
14 Myrto Uzuni
Goals 0
  • Shots 0
  • 0 Shots on Target
  • Fouls Committed 0
  • 0 Fouls Against
  • Assists 0
  • Offsides 0
  • Discipline
    • 0 Yellow
    • 0 Red

Game Information

  • VENUE: Arena Kombëtare
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    COVERAGE: ESPN+
  • ATTENDANCE: 19,228

Match Commentary

- Match ends, Albania 0, France 2.
90'+4' Second Half ends, Albania 0, France 2.
90'+1' Foul by Rey Manaj (Albania).

Match Stats

ALB
FRA

Possession

43% 57%

Shots (on Goal)

9 (0)
9 (5)
ALB FRA
12 Fouls 18
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
2 Offsides 2
2 Corner Kicks 5
3 Saves 0
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