League Play-Off

Kopliku Stadiumi
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Aleksandër Gala started the match with the kick off. After a rather tough play, Shalës KF's Mark Kapllani got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Aleksandër Gala struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Petrit Vesho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kopliku KF. Kledian Gjirokastra fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Petrit Vesho having to interfere. Aleksandër Gala fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Petrit Vesho having to interfere. In the 23rdth minute of the game Aleksandër Gala who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Shalës KF's Petrit Vesho was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Petrit Vesho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aleksandër Gala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kledian Gjirokastra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Petrit Vesho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Petrit Vesho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aleksandër Gala in the 30th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kledian Gjirokastra got free with Petrit Vesho in the 32nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kopliku KF's Kledian Gjirokastra got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Petrit Vesho made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Kledian Gjirokastra sent off a good shot on target. Shalës KF's Petrit Vesho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aleksandër Gala in the 36th minute of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 38th minute of the game. One of Shalës KF:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Kopliku KF:s goal. The goalkeeper, Petrit Vesho, was totally fooled by Kopliku KF's Emin Haxhiaj, who 39 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. After 42 minutes, Rrushan Margjeka mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kopliku KF and the Shalës KF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Rrushan Margjeka hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Yllson Pambuku blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jetbardh Koka having to make a save. Aleksandër Gala sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Yllson Pambuku made a kick off. During the 54th minute of the match Rrushan Margjeka completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Rrushan Margjeka a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Shalës KF booed when Kopliku KF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rrushan Margjeka didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kledian Gjirokastra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Kledian Gjirokastra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Petrit Vesho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Petrit Vesho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kledian Gjirokastra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Kopliku KF's zone, Dasar Gazi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jetbardh Koka came out of the goal and Dasar Gazi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kledian Gjirokastra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kledian Gjirokastra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Semi Lushi struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Petrit Vesho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kopliku KF. After having played for 96 minutes, Semi Lushi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kopliku KF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Semi Lushi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.