Israel respects Kosovo, but aims for victory at “Fadil Vokrri”

But both have called for a victory in the penultimate match of this campaign.

The Kosovo–Israel match will be played on Saturday at 15:00 at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium in Pristina, where the “Dardanët” won three years ago by a score of 1:0. Milot Rashica scored the winning goal. Kosovo drew 1:1 in its first match against Israel, while the duel played on 1 October in Debrecen, Hungary, ended goalless.

“I think the level of the two national teams is very close. I think the little things will decide who wins this match. I don't connect the history of past matches with the present. Kosovo is a national team with good players. But I think Israel is also a good national team, and I think it will be an interesting match,” coach Ben-Shimon said.

For Israel, Roy Revivo and Manor Solomon are doubts for the match due to injuries.

Dasa says he believes in the rest of the team.

“I believe in the players and the professional staff. They can do great things, and things are improving. We are raising our level. Expectations are not very high, but we want to achieve great things. We have a difficult match ahead of us. Kosovo are excellent at home, on a difficult pitch, with passionate fans. We expect an aggressive game. A tough challenge awaits us,” Dasa said.

Israel began the Nations League with 3:1 and 3:0 defeats to Austria and Ireland. It then drew 0:0 with Kosovo and 1:1 with Ireland.

Just as they did three years ago, Israel have not been very satisfied with the condition of the pitch at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium.

Friday’s press conference began with questions about the situation in Gaza, but the Israelis refused to answer. They were asked whether, if Russia is excluded by FIFA and UEFA from international matches, it is fair for Israel to participate.