TIRANA, Albania (AP) β Albania says it has been awarded a victory over Serbia by the top sports court after successfully challenging UEFA sanctions over a match that was abandoned when a drone with a political banner flew into the stadium.
UEFA had ordered Albania to forfeit the European Championship qualifier, which took place in Serbia in October. Serbia was given a 3-0 default win but was then deducted three points and ordered to host two qualifiers in an empty stadium.
But Albania federation spokesman Tritan Kokona told the Associated Press on Friday that his country has now been awarded a 3-0 victory by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
There was no immediate confirmation from CAS.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama wrote on Facebook. “That is European justice! 3 points for the Red-and-Black National Team in Belgrade!!!”
