World Cup preview report: Kanikanik scores a shocking own goal, Kosovo 2-0 ten-man Slovenia

6686 Sports reported on November 16 that in the 9th round of Group B of the 2026 World European Qualifiers, Kosovo defeated Slovenia 2-0. Throughout the game, Aslani tricked his opponent in the three-second zone and scored, Kanikenik scored an own goal to create a world wave, Stajanovic's reserve player came on the scene and was sent off for two consecutive yellows, and Oblak repeatedly showed his strength to save the savior.

Key events

11’ The Kosovo defender made a mistake in clearing the ball, and Vipotnik’s shot was saved

16' Wijoda's volley bounced to the ground, and Aslani's overhead shot was saved

26' Rex Beka was unmarked and tried to hit the ground with a kick. Oblak fell to the ground and confiscated the ball

42' Man on top of man! Kanikenik struggled with Musliya on the wing, and the referee ruled an attack violation

50' Stajanovic dribbled behind his back and pushed his opponent with a black hand, and a conflict almost broke out between the two sides

62’ Slovenia’s defense was wide open, and Oblak made a brave save from Muslija

79’ You really tried your best! Oblak bravely resolved Garapenni's single sword

81’ Warning Sign - Sturm (Slovenia) Violation

Technical Statistics

Player list

Slovenia starting lineup: 1-Oblak, 23-Brekalo, 6-Bjork, 21-Drukusic, 13-Janza (46’20-Stajanovic), 5-Stankovic (46’4-Petrovic), 10-Elsnik, 2-Kanikainik, 19-Hall Watt (82’7-Wilbic), 9-Spolar (66’14-Gradisar), 18-Vebotnik (76’15-Sturm)

Slovenian reserves Lineup: 16-Vekic, 12-Leban, 3-Balkovic, 20-Stajanovic, 22-Zeka, 7-Verbic, 8-Lovric, 4-Petrovich, 11-Ceslar, 15-Sturm, 17-Mlakal, 14-Gradisar

Kosovo starting lineup: 16-Sepi, 13-Rahmani, 5-Dellova, 21-Hajdari, 18 - Muric (89'7-Rasica), 15-Vyoda (76'17-Krasnic), 6-Rex Beka (65'20-Horza), 8-Musliya (89'22-Jashari) , 23-Avdulahu, 19-Garapeni, 11-Aslani (76’9-Rahmani)

Kosovo reserve lineup: 12-Beka, 1-Maluku, 3-Ali Ti, 2-Hajirizi, 4-Krasnic, 14-Berisha, 7-Rahitsa, 22-Jashari, 20-Hoza, 10-Zeglowa, 17-Krasnic, 9-Rahmani