Albania was held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Macedonia on Wednesday in friendly.
Both teams wasted several chances to break the deadlock, with Kristijan Kirovski missing a header in the 29th minute for Macedonia.
Albania came close in the 46th when Hamdi Salihi's shot from six yards (meters) was saved by goalkeeper Edin Nuredinoski. In the 75th, Emiliano Vila missed a close-range header after a cross from Jahmir Hyka.
Macedonia has won four of the seven meetings between the countries, with two draws and one victory for Albania.
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Lineups:
Albania: Samir Ujkani; Andi Lila, Kristi Vangjeli (Elis Bakaj, 55), Armend Dallku, Admir Teli; Gjergj Muzaka (Jahmir Hyka, 56), Ervin Bulku (Emiliano Vila, 74), Altin Lala, Ansi Agolli (Endrit Vrapi, 66), Klodian Duro (Ledian Memushaj, 63); Hamdi Salihi (Ahmet Januzi, 78).
Macedonia: Edin Nuredinoski (Martin Bogatinov, 88); Vance Shikov (Daniel Mojsov, 64), Igor Mitreski, Nikola Gligorov, Ivan Trichkovski (Bazhe Ilijoski, 66), Velice Shumulikoski, Kristijan Kirovski (Dusan Savic, 62), Mario Gjurovski (Agron Mehmeti, 58), Bayram Fetai, Valde Lazarevski, Aleksandar Lazevski (Aleksandar Todorovski, 68).
