That would be a better achievement than what Di Biasi did, because Sylvinho didn't get a free win against Poland or Czech Republic.
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Kumbulla was just as big of a factor during those Hungary wins + locking up Lewa.CanaYouDoIt wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:59 pm
Broja is the key. This guy was the reason Reja even had job. Single handily got us 6 points in qualifying vs Hungary. Imagine we had that firepower upfront compared to the old cika we have now.
If you think about it, Kumbulla and Broja almost qualified Albania to the WC on their own. All that was needed was a home win against Poland and who knows what would happen if Broja started that game.
Ismajli had a period last season where he played well but he's a wild card. This is a few days ago and Ismajli was at fault for both of their goals:
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Albania started EURO 2016 campaign ranked 70th (14 August 2014) and within a year found ourselves ranked 22nd (6 August 2015).RedFootballs wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:34 pm That would be a better achievement than what Di Biasi did, because Sylvinho didn't get a free win against Poland or Czech Republic.
A single win over Serbia does not push you almost 50 spots up the ranking. De Biasi made history on the back of wins against Portugal and France, and draws against Denmark (x2) and France. Win awarded at Serbia just pushed us over the top.
It will be near impossible for anyone to top Gani Abazi..
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You mean, we wouldn't have qualified without the win at Serbia.Princ wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:00 pmAlbania started EURO 2016 campaign ranked 70th (14 August 2014) and within a year found ourselves ranked 22nd (6 August 2015).RedFootballs wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:34 pm That would be a better achievement than what Di Biasi did, because Sylvinho didn't get a free win against Poland or Czech Republic.
A single win over Serbia does not push you almost 50 spots up the ranking. De Biasi made history on the back of wins against Portugal and France, and draws against Denmark (x2) and France. Win awarded at Serbia just pushed us over the top.
It will be near impossible for anyone to top Gani Abazi..
The win at Portugal was amazing but qualifying ahead of Poland or Czech Republic is also a big feat in Sylvinho's first campaign, added to that, without 2 key players, and without a free win at Serbia. If it happens of course
Sylvinho after 3 campaigns may make us better. Let's see
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Albania only lost one match (friendly vs Italy) from September 2014 to August 2015. Wins against Portugal, Armenia, France. Draws against Denmark, and France.
That stretch Albania was super competitive and was able to dog it out against any team in Europe. It was a time where everyone got behind them and they were literal rockstars for that stretch of time. I don’t think we’ll see that energy again from the fan base and team alike. It was just a euphoric time. Amateurs like LIla became a hero lol
As for the Silvio manager moral losses do not count. I don’t care if we lose to Poland 1-0 in which we played well. He’ll have to prove it against the better teams in Europe and results against Malta don’t count.
That stretch Albania was super competitive and was able to dog it out against any team in Europe. It was a time where everyone got behind them and they were literal rockstars for that stretch of time. I don’t think we’ll see that energy again from the fan base and team alike. It was just a euphoric time. Amateurs like LIla became a hero lol
As for the Silvio manager moral losses do not count. I don’t care if we lose to Poland 1-0 in which we played well. He’ll have to prove it against the better teams in Europe and results against Malta don’t count.
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Absolutely well said. The ''Ballist Morina took us to the Euros'' theories and that type of bullshit are beyond disgraceful.artan wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:09 pm Albania only lost one match (friendly vs Italy) from September 2014 to August 2015. Wins against Portugal, Armenia, France. Draws against Denmark, and France.
That stretch Albania was super competitive and was able to dog it out against any team in Europe. It was a time where everyone got behind them and they were literal rockstars for that stretch of time. I don’t think we’ll see that energy again from the fan base and team alike. It was just a euphoric time. Amateurs like LIla became a hero lol
As for the Silvio manager moral losses do not count. I don’t care if we lose to Poland 1-0 in which we played well. He’ll have to prove it against the better teams in Europe and results against Malta don’t count.
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Albanias group was tough as shit back then. Portugal who won the EUROs, Denmark, Serbia and Armenia. Armenia was the "San Marino" that had Mkhitatyan in its prime.RedFootballs wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:34 pmThat would be a better achievement than what Di Biasi did, because Sylvinho didn't get a free win against Poland or Czech Republic.
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Czech team looks solid but not that great and they are missing some key players too like Barak and Schick.
Czech team looks solid but not that great and they are missing some key players too like Barak and Schick.
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We have to take advantage of thisDallku wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:33 pm http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/cekia- ... umbulluar/
Czech team looks solid but not that great and they are missing some key players too like Barak and Schick.
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Daku has been called up apparently (for the millionth time)
Anything but Balaj I guess
Anything but Balaj I guess
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