Kosovo held to 0-0 by Israel in Pristina as Veldin Hodza is sent off
A red card for Veldin Hodza left Kosovo with ten men and both sides had to settle for one point in the Nations League fixture.
Kosovo and Israel played to a goalless draw in Pristina in the fifth round of the Nations League, with the home side reduced to ten men after Veldin Hodza was shown a red card in the 66th minute.
Kosovo created the clearer openings in the first half. Edon Zhegrova proved the most dangerous attacker, threatening the Israel goal on three occasions, while Milot Rashica also tested the opposition keeper with an effort.
After Hodza's dismissal in the 66th minute the hosts had to reorganise and could not find a way through a compact Israeli defence. Neither team managed to score, so both sides left Pristina with a single point.
Standings impact
The result leaves Kosovo on 6 points in the group, occupying second place. Austria top the group with 8 points and one match in hand.
The match was played on 14.11.2026 17:10. Reporting: Saso Kuzmanovski.
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