Kosovo Held to Goalless Draw by Israel in Pristina
Kosovo were held to a second straight scoreless draw after Veldin Hodza’s red card, missing a chance to move three points clear in Group B.
- On Saturday, Kosovo and Israel played to a scoreless draw in Pristina, preventing the hosts from opening a three-point lead over the Republic of Ireland in their UEFA Nations League group.
- Kosovo played with 10 men for the latter portion of the second half after Rubin Kazan midfielder Veldin Hodza received a second yellow card, though the home side continued to press for a winner.
- Prior to the match, some Kosovo players bowed their heads in protest during the Israel national anthem, which was greeted with jeers from the 14,000 strong crowd at the stadium.
- Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson prepares for Tuesday's home game against Kosovo, knowing that a victory will guarantee his side second place in the table and a promotion/relegation play-off spot.
- Israel has now drawn its last three games, a streak following the team's 3-0 defeat to Ireland in Debrecen in late September, leaving the squad seeking improved performance.
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Kosovo and Israel played out a 0-0 draw in the fifth round of the Nations League in Pristina, in a match that was set by the Israeli national anthem being booed before kick-off.
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