League

Tirana
Spectators: 6942 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1942, VIP seats: 0) Tiranë's Përparim Kovaçi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Përparim Kovaçi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 16 minutes, Erdet Bekollari managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tiranë's supporters crossed their fingers, but Erdet Bekollari was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 20 minutes into the match, Tirana KF's goal looked a bit too open when Përparim Kovaçi came free, but Arti Mara reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Përparim Kovaçi notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Tirana KF's Arti Mara. Arti Mara was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Tiranë's Përparim Kovaçi in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tirana KF's goalie prevented a goal. When Skifter Angjo fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tirana KF's protests and gave Skifter Angjo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th minute, Skifter Angjo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 27 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Tiranë's Përparim Kovaçi fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Përparim Kovaçi succeeded in the game's 29th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-3. Tirana KF's Arti Mara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erdet Bekollari in the 32nd minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Xhelal Delialisi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tiranë's Përparim Kovaçi got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arti Mara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Përparim Kovaçi, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Përparim Kovaçi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Arti Mara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 39thth minute of the game Erdet Bekollari who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tirana KF's Arti Mara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Luftar Dhima fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tiranë's protests and gave Luftar Dhima a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Tiranë getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Luftar Dhima hit a great ball. After 46 played minutes Tiranë got a freekick which was hit by Erdet Bekollari.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Serafin Abeshi was the one to do the kick off. Arti Mara was out of position in the 56 minute of play, and Erdet Bekollari capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Erdet Bekollari really showed his touch with that goal: 0-4. The goalkeeper, Arti Mara, was totally fooled by Tiranë's Sokrat Hima, who 60 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 65 minutes into the match, Tiranë's goal looked a bit too open when Serafin Abeshi came free, but Erkand Kita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Përparim Kovaçi in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arti Mara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tirana KF's Arti Mara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Përparim Kovaçi in the 72nd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Përparim Kovaçi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arti Mara was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. Tiranë's Përparim Kovaçi was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 79th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Erdet Bekollari received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Arti Mara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Përparim Kovaçi in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arti Mara saved Tirana KF from getting behind. Thanks to some nice moves Erdet Bekollari could shoot a difficult shot in the 86th minute, which Arti Mara however easily saved by the left post. 90 minutes into the game, Përparim Kovaçi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arti Mara. Përparim Kovaçi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-8. After 94 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Tirana KF! The Tirana KF fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Tiranë were clearly better and deserved to take the win.