League Play-Off

Kurjan Stadioni
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gafurr Pogradecari kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, University of Toronto's goal looked a bit too open when Faruk Tile came free, but Boiken Dallku reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to University of Toronto getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Ylli Pajo hit a great ball. Faruk Tile 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. 9 minutes into the match, Eneo Plepi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Shefki Bice. Gjerbës's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eneo Plepi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The audience was convinced that Gafurr Pogradecari's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Shefki Bice was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. Shefki Bice took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gafurr Pogradecari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ylli Pajo hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in University of Toronto's zone, Faruk Tile stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Boiken Dallku came out of the goal and Faruk Tile tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, University of Toronto's Asim Krasa got a free kick in the 29th minute. University of Toronto's Gafurr Pogradecari got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 38 minutes into the match, Shpati Basho notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of University of Toronto's Boiken Dallku. Boiken Dallku was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faruk Tile in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Boiken Dallku saved University of Toronto from getting behind. Shpati Basho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Faruk Tile fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boiken Dallku having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Faruk Tile made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sokol Osmeni during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, Gjerbës was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sokol Osmeni to maneuver through the defense. When Gafurr Pogradecari came up free with the goalie in the 53rd minute, the University of Toronto fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gafurr Pogradecari couldn't finish the play. 60 minutes into the match, University of Toronto's goal looked a bit too open when Faruk Tile came free, but Boiken Dallku reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in University of Toronto's zone, Shpati Basho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Boiken Dallku came out of the goal and Shpati Basho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Faruk Tile fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Boiken Dallku having to interfere. Shpati Basho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Faruk Tile struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Boiken Dallku didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gjerbës. Gafurr Pogradecari fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shefki Bice having to interfere. In the 82nd minute, Eneo Plepi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The University of Toronto fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Gjerbës's Sokol Osmeni got his second yellow card of the match in the 86th minute. The referee ordered Sokol Osmeni off the ground. Sokol Osmeni kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. University of Toronto's Eneo Plepi got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gafurr Pogradecari in the 89th minute of play forced Gjerbës's goalkeeper Shefki Bice to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gafurr Pogradecari recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Gjerbës's Pirro Cake got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Eneo Plepi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Shefki Bice tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. University of Toronto had won after a very even match.