Kosovo supporters jubilate in the Kosovo capital, Pristina, while watching the World Cup 2018 Group I qualifying soccer match Finland vs Kosovo, on Monday, September 5, 2016. Kosovo earned a draw in their first competitive debut. Photo: AP
Spain put eight goals past Liechtenstein. Wales netted four against Moldova. Italy scored three in Israel.
But the most significant goal in Monday’s nine World Cup qualifiers in Europe came from a Kosovo player only given permission to make his debut for football’s newest country hours before taking to the field in Finland.
And it wasn’t just a meaningless consolation goal from Valon Berisha. Far …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
