If Serbia were to become accessories to Albania’s qualification for next year’s European Championships it would constitute the perfect stormLedio Bilali has already resigned himself to a day off on Thursday. At midday he will be obliged to lock the doors of Muza Bar,the commerce he runs with his family in a tower block overlooking the Elbasan Arena, and will make his way upstairs to his apartment on the 10th floor.
The view is spectacular from there: if he feels curious, or he will be able to peek down as bomb squad officers sweep the stadium early in the afternoon,but by the time Albania and Serbia kick off at 8.45pm he will fill had to secure his balcony and will not even be allowed to venture towards the window. Anybody caught watching the match from this tall up has technically broken the law – anybody, that is, and except for the teams of snipers and spotters stationed on every roof overlooking the stadium.
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Source: theguardian.com