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Berisha penalty earns Kosovo draw in first World Cup qualifier

Kosovo's debut World Cup qualifying match ended in a 1-1 draw against Finland on Monday.

Valon Berisha's penalty earned Kosovo a 1-1 draw against Finland in its debut World Cup qualifier.

Kosovo was admitted as FIFA's 210th member at the organizing body's May congress in Mexico City, giving the team the green light to compete in qualifying campaigns.

Finland took the lead thanks to a goal by Paulus Arajuuri in the first half, but Berisha scored from the spot to make history for Kosovo.

Berisha previously made 19 appearances for Norway and he only received clearance — along with five former Albania internationals — to represent Kosovo on the day of the game itself.