After a painful draw with Israel, Romania desperately needs a win against Kosovo to maintain second place in Group I of the Euro 2024 preliminary tournament. The match is broadcast live on HotNews.ro.

Romania – Kosovo 0-0 (Halftime 1)

Min. 21: The referee sends the players to the dressing room because of the “Kosovo e Serbia” banner, which has not been removed from the field.

Min. 18: Referee Willy Delajode stops the game because of lit torches in the stands. Supporters boo and chant “Serbia” and display anti-Kosovar messages.

Min. 10: The penalty kick for the Kosovars ended with Zhegrova’s shot, which was saved by the Moldovan.

Min. 9: Andrii Burke receives the first yellow card after a long hold on Rashica.

Min. 4: Good move by Janis Hagi, who opens the Bank from the left flank, but the defender throws the ball out of bounds.

Min. 1: The match at the National Arena has started.

Starting teams:

Romania: 12. Moldovan – 2. Raciu, 3. Dragushyn, 15. Burke, 11. Banku – 8. Cikaldeu, 5. Skreciu – 10. Stancu (c), 14. Hagi, 20. Koman – 9 Puskas. Selector: Edward Jordanescu

Reserves: 1. Tyrnovanu, 16. Ioani – 4. Rus, 6. M. Marin, 7. Alibets, 13. Mykhaila, 17. Birligea, 18. R. Marin, 19. Olaru, 21. Morutan, 22. Kamora, 23. Sorescu

Kosovo: 12. Murich – 15. Voivoda, 13. Rrahmani (c), 3. Aliti, 17. Packarda – 10. Zhegrova, 14. Berisha, 19. Loshai, 23. Berisha – 7. Rashitsa, 18. Muriki. Selector: Primozh Gliha

Reserves: 1. Uikani, 16. Bekai – 2. Khaderjonai, 4. Beka, 5. Fazlidji, 6. Khairizi, 8. Muslia, 9. Korenica, 11. Rrahmani, 20. Dresevich, 21. Zekiri, 22. Krasnichi

The match at the National Arena between Romania and Kosovo will be judged by Frenchman Willy Delajod. He will be assisted by assistants Erwan Fignant and Philippe Jeanet, both from France. Thomas Leonard will be the backup.

EURO 2024 preliminary matches, group I standings

1. Switzerland (goal difference 14-5) 11 points

2. Romania (7-4) 9

3. Israel (6-7) 8

4. Belarus (4-10) 4

5. Kosovo (5-6) 4

6. Andorra (3-7) 2.

*In case of a tie, the tie-break is determined by the results of direct matches.

Romania in the preliminary tournament of EURO 2024, which broadcasts every match of the tricolor

*All previous matches of Romania will be published in LiveBlog on HotNews.ro.

25 March 2023: Andorra – Romania 0-2

March 28, 2023: Romania – Belarus 2-1

June 6, 2023: Kosovo – Romania 0-0

June 19, 2023: Switzerland – Romania 2-2

September 9, 2023: Romania – Israel 1-1

September 12, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Kosovo / Antena 1

October 12, 2023 – 21:45 Belarus – Romania / Antenna 1

October 15, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Andorra / Prima TV

November 18, 2023 – 21:45 Israel – Romania / Prima TV

November 21, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Switzerland / Antenna 1.

Know:

• The top two places will qualify for next summer’s final tournament (June 14-July 14), which will be hosted by Germany.