Match Report
The table read 2nd (Slovakia, 12 pts) against 2nd (Kosovo, 11 pts), 1 points apart. Slovakia had been under-performing their position — 21st on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Against a league average of 1.66 goals per team per game, Slovakia ran at 1 scored and 1.33 conceded, Kosovo at 1 and 0.83.
Kosovo had not lost in 5 games.
Štadión Tehelné pole, capacity 22,500, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Slovakia led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-4.
Goal scorers
Slovakia: Martin Valjent (6'), Lukas Haraslin (45'), David Strelec (90') · Kosovo: Veldin Hodza (21'), Fisnik Asllani (47'), Florent Muslija (60'), Kreshnik Hajrizi (72')
Key stats
Possession: Slovakia 57% · Kosovo 43% · Total shots: 20-9 · On target: 8-5 · Corners: 7-3