Estonia holds Albania to 0-0 draw in friendly

Estonia held Albania to a 0-0 draw Saturday in an international friendly.

The best chance for the hosts came in the 44th minute when Kristen Viikmae broke free close to edge of the penalty area and shot powerfully straight at Albania goalkeeper Isli Hidi.

Albania had a few opportunities to take the lead. The best chance came in the 23rd minute when Elis Bakaj sent a scissor-kick close to the penalty area but the shot missed the net by a large margin.

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Lineups:

Estonia: Sergei Pareiko, Tihhon Sisov (Enar Jaager, 46), Taavi Rahn (Ragnar Klavan, 46), Raio Piiroja, Dmitri Kruglov, Ats Purje (Alo Barengrub, 88), Aleksandr Dmitrijev, Konstantin Vassiljev, Joel Lindpere, Kaimar Saag (Vladimir Voskoboinikov, 60), Kristen Viikmae (Andrei Sidorenkov, 46).

Albania: Isli Hidi, Armend Dallku (Andi Lila, 90), Lorik Cana, Debatik Curri, Ansi Agolli, Klodian Duro, Ervin Skela, Jahmir Hyka, Elis Bakaj (Emiljan Vila, 71), Gilman Lika (Muzaka Gjergji, 75), Hamdi Salihi (Edmond Kapllani, 75).