Finland vs Albania Highlights - October 03, 2026

Finland beat Albania 2-1 in UEFA Nations League on October 03, 2026. The match was played at Helsinki Olympic Stadium.

Leo Walta (26', 71') scored for Finland. Rey Manaj (4') scored for Albania.

At kick-off Finland stood in position 2 with 4 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats.

Albania went into the game in position 1, on 6 points. They had won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Daniel Håkans could not find the target for Finland (3').

Shortly afterwards, Rey Manaj scored for Albania on 4 minutes after a pass from Kristjan Asllani.

A block denied Ernest Muçi on 11 minutes. Moments later, Rey Manaj saw a shot blocked (13').

Etrit Berisha of Albania was shown a red card on 22 minutes. Soon after, Leo Walta put one away for Finland (26').

The referee cautioned Alen Sherri of Albania on 26 minutes. Kaan Kairinen was booked for Finland (40').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Joel Pohjanpalo’s effort (45'+1'). Substitutions: Finland 0, Albania 1.

After the break, Daniel Håkans sent an effort off target for Finland (54'). A block denied Adrian Ismajli on 59 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Berat Djimsiti tested the goalkeeper for Albania (59'). Stavros Pilios forced a save for Albania on 60 minutes.

Moments later, Stavros Pilios shot wide for Albania on 61 minutes. Leo Walta scored for Finland on 71 minutes.

Soon after, the referee cautioned Berat Djimsiti of Albania on 74 minutes. Myrto Uzuni was booked for Albania (80').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Mirlind Daku’s effort (82').

Anis Mehmeti tested the goalkeeper for Albania (90'+4'). Substitutions: Finland 5, Albania 4.

Finland controlled 60.4% of possession. Finland had 11 shots with 3 on target, while Albania had 14 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Finland 4, Albania 1. Corners: Finland 7, Albania 6.

Finland completed the most passes, 603 in total at 89.7% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.