TIRANË, Albania (Interstat) — Albania defeated Armenia 3-1 in an international friendly on Sunday behind goals from Xhuliano Skuka and Kristjan Asllani. Skuka opened the scoring in the 28th minute at Air Albania Stadium before receiving a yellow card just before halftime. Asllani doubled the lead in the 64th minute. Armenia, which saw Vahan Bichakhchyan booked in the 71st minute, managed a late consolation goal. The victory improves Albania’s record to one win and no losses in this competition, while Armenia falls to 0-1. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat that had forecast a 1-1 draw.