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Old Trafford
Spectators: 7871 (Terracing: 6020, Seating: 1845, VIP seats: 6) Daut Salihi made the kick off and thus started the match. Esat Nasti was a little too slow when Daut Salihi got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 12th minute. The score was now 1-1. 18 minutes into the match, Kukës FK's goal looked a bit too open when Daut Salihi came free, but Esat Nasti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Kukës FK's Pëllumb Hysa got a free kick in the 19th minute. Nikolin Zogu took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Esat Nasti. Esat Nasti dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Nikolin Zogu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manchester UTD's supporters rose to their feet, but Nikolin Zogu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Esat Nasti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 31 minutes into the game, Mirel Lamçja was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manchester UTD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kukës FK the free kick. The supporters of Kukës FK booed when Manchester UTD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mirel Lamçja didn't get a good kick on the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Kukës FK's goal looked a bit too open when Daut Salihi came free, but Esat Nasti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Manchester UTD's Daut Salihi in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kukës FK's goalie prevented a goal. Nikolin Zogu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Esat Nasti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. If Nikolin Zogu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Daut Salihi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esat Nasti having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bardhi Arapi to make the kick off. Bilal Zhuta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bardhi Arapi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Manchester UTD's Bilal Zhuta got control of the ball when Vajkal Purba tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bardhi Arapi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bilal Zhuta having to interfere. 62 minutes into the match, Manchester UTD's goal looked a bit too open when Bardhi Arapi came free, but Bilal Zhuta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 64 played minutes Manchester UTD got a freekick which was hit by Enri Salihi. If Nikolin Zogu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikolin Zogu in the 72nd minute of play forced Kukës FK's goalkeeper Esat Nasti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daut Salihi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esat Nasti having to interfere. Enri Salihi kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Flamur Shenaj made a great header on Kukës FK's corner, it was just that Manchester UTD's Bilal Zhuta managed to reach the ball for a save. Kukës FK's Flamur Shenaj couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 88th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Manchester UTD. With an all-out effort, Kukës FK's Bilal Zhuta threw himself towards the right post 93 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Bardhi Arapi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 95th match minute, Kukës FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olgers Dragoti to maneuver through the defense. Manchester UTD's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.