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Arrën Stadiumi
Spectators: 7828 (Terracing: 5872, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 156) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Yllson Maniani got the match started through his kick off. Tomorr Cane could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Shpëtim Berberi made a huge save. With an all-out effort, Arrën KF's Shpëtim Berberi threw himself towards the right post 9 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Vionis Vërçuni, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 10th minute, Yllson Maniani left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Barbullush KF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arrën KF's goalkeeper Andi Naço, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Drian Ulqini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Shpëtim Berberi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Preng Dragoti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andi Naço took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Klaudio Axhibajrami, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Yllson Maniani's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Andi Naço was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Labinot Muzaka kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. When Bledian Pisha fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Barbullush KF's protests and gave Bledian Pisha a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th minute, Bledian Pisha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 33 minutes, Drian Ulqini managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barbullush KF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Drian Ulqini was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Andi Naço showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bledian Pisha, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nezhdet Piqoni during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th match minute, Arrën KF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nezhdet Piqoni to maneuver through the defense. Arrën KF's Andi Naço played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bledian Pisha in the 41st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Yllson Maniani in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Andi Naço saved Arrën KF from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yllson Maniani in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andi Naço prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Andi Naço showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klaudio Axhibajrami in the 45th minute of the match. After the first half Barbullush KF were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Vionis Vërçuni made the kick off in the second half. Andon Meidani hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Klaudio Axhibajrami could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Andi Naço made a huge save. Përparim Tole's late challenge caught a Arrën KF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Përparim Tole helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Barbullush KF getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Përparim Tole hit a great ball. Andi Naço stood somewhat misplaced when Yllson Maniani came free in front of goal and shot 0-2 to the left of him in the 66 minute. 70 minutes into the game, Bledian Pisha cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Andi Naço was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Tomorr Cane's late challenge caught a Barbullush KF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tomorr Cane helped the player get up and apologised. In the 73rd match minute, Arrën KF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomorr Cane to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Arrën KF's Andi Naço got control of the ball when Klaudio Axhibajrami tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 80th minute, Drian Ulqini fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Andi Naço, passed just outside the right post. 82 minutes into the match, Arrën KF's goal looked a bit too open when Yllson Maniani came free, but Andi Naço reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bledian Pisha took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Andi Naço. Andi Naço dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Klaudio Axhibajrami recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nezhdet Piqoni in the 90th minute of play forced Barbullush KF's goalkeeper Shpëtim Berberi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Arrën KF fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Barbullush KF were clearly better and deserved to take the win.