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Albania's Lorik Cana revels in "dream start"
Albania skipper Lorik Cana speaks of his delight following the shock 1-0 win over Portugal.Sep 8, 14:51
Nani: "We need to develop our mentality"
Nani says that Portugal need to "grow up as a team" following their 1-0 defeat to Albania in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday.Sep 8, 13:11
Paulo Bento: 'No excuses for shock defeat'
Portugal boss Paulo Bento offers no excuses for his side's 1-0 defeat to Albania in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday.Sep 8, 12:58
The Match
Match Report
Bekim Balaj's goal gives Albania a shock win in their opening Euro 2016 Group I qualifier against Portugal this evening.
HT Report
The Euro 2016 Group I qualifier between Portugal and Albania is goalless at half time.
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