 Albania finished Group 1 in 5th place with only 7 points and 6 goals scored, with Bogdani netting half of them.Bogdani began his UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying by playing as a starter in the opening Group D match versus Romania as Albania drew 1–1 at Stadionul Ceahlăul.It was also Albania's first draw versus "Tricolorii" since 1949 after 9 consecutive defeats.