UEFA Nations League: ROMANIA vs. Kosovo Province Abandoned by Kosovars

FINAL: The referee finished the game after waiting one hour for the players from Kosovo Province to return to the pitch. The match is considered abandoned; Romania is to win 3-0 the game, which the Kosovo players left in a coward-like gesture.

UPDATE: ROMANIA – Kosovo IS SUSPENDED following the coward-like gesture of the Kosovar players who left the field after making fascist gestures towards the audience.

Kosovo entered the match played on Friday, November 15, at National Arena in Bucharest, with a solid tactical approach to exploit any weaknesses in Romania’s defence. Throughout the first half, they maintained significant possession and created several scoring opportunities. Their midfielders orchestrated attacks and linked up with forwards, yet no goal was scored.

Romania vs. Kosovo Province: Key Highlights

• Possession and Chances: Kosovo controlled the ball for extended periods, forcing Romania to defend deep and absorb pressure. They had a few clear chances, with their players coming close to scoring on multiple occasions.
• Defensive Resilience: Given their recent form, Romania was expected to dominate, but Kosovo’s defence held firm against Romanian attacks. The goalkeeper made crucial saves that kept the score level.
• Tactical Adjustments: Kosovo’s coach, Franco Foda, implemented a game plan that effectively neutralized Romania’s key players, including Dennis Man and Nicolae Stanciu. The team’s pressing strategy disrupted Romania’s rhythm and prevented them from settling into their usual flow.

As the first half concluded with a score of 0-0, Kosovo’s performance was commendable, demonstrating their ability to compete at a high level against a historically stronger opponent. The Kosovars left the pitch feeling optimistic about their chances in the second half, while Romania needed to regroup and find ways to break through Kosovo’s organized defence.

The match remained balanced, setting the stage for an exciting second half as both teams aimed for victory in this crucial Nations League encounter.

Romania’s few opportunities characterized the second half, yet no goals were scored.

Unfortunately, Football Was Second to the Scandal that Kosovo Province Players Provoked

In a coward-like gesture, Kosovo players left the field following an attack over a Romanian player when there were only 2 minutes to be played from the game. A territory which Romania doesn’t recognize, Kosovo Province, is so full of hatred and frustration that their football players cannot behave differently.

Their leaving the pitch is a gesture which defines their so-called nation: constantly provoking other nations, using fascist symbols, including their hand sign like a bird, and pretending to be victims while they’re aggressors.

What Provoked Match Suspension

Kosovo Province players exited the field and went to their locker room. Following provocations from Kosovars, a part of the audience started to chant “Srbjia! Srbjia!” without any other reference to the artificial state.

The Kosovar players’ decision was sanctioned by Romanian staff, who named it “embarrassing”.

Their behaviour is embarrassing. The game must end on the field. We are athletes, and no one can force others to behave in a certain way. And there were also some blatant provocations. Such behaviour is unacceptable. It is a shame for everyone. You clearly understand that they tried to do this because a vital qualification was at stake.

Romania’s coach Mircea Lucescu

This sort of embarrassing and provocative behaviour defines Kosovo’s inhabitants while competing. The Serbian nation’s cradle is not yet recognized as an independent territory by all European countries, including Romania, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, and Slovakia.

In the decision, Romania will probably win the match by 3-0, but the official table looks like this now.

This further proves that UEFA should avoid fixtures between ROMANIA and territories that ROMANIA doesn’t recognize. No matter what the political correctness dogma asked UEFA officials to behave, such matches should not be played in the future.