League

Kushovë
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1860, VIP seats: 100) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ilir Treska got the match started through his kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Këlcyra KF's zone, Marin Ktona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Orest Ibi came out of the goal and Marin Ktona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Orest Ibi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sefedin Gjasyla in the 8th minute. After having played for 12 minutes, Marin Ktona managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kushovë's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marin Ktona was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sefedin Gjasyla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Orest Ibi made a huge save. 1-0 became the score in the 15th minute when Marin Ktona elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Marin Ktona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 23 in the game by Sefedin Gjasyla from a close distance when the talented Orest Ibi managed to make a qualified save. Këlcyra KF's players were relieved. Luftim Alia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emilio Juniku having to make a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ilir Treska in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emilio Juniku saved Kushovë from getting behind. 26 minutes into the game, Zhani Lulo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kushovë's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Këlcyra KF the free kick. Zhani Lulo hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. After 31 played minutes Këlcyra KF got a freekick which was hit by Petrit Kaliaj. Orest Ibi was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Arqile Baba. 34 minutes into the match, Këlcyra KF's goalkeeper Orest Ibi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sefedin Gjasyla. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sefedin Gjasyla in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orest Ibi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Marin Ktona had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Këlcyra KF's Orest Ibi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save Këlcyra KF from getting a goal against them. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Sefedin Gjasyla made the kick off in the second half. If Ilir Treska had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Këlcyra KF's Çajup Karapici got a free kick in the 59th minute. Luftim Alia's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Emilio Juniku firmly grabbed it by the left post. If Sefedin Gjasyla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Orest Ibi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sefedin Gjasyla in the 77th minute of play. Orest Ibi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sefedin Gjasyla in the 80th minute of play. In the 82nd minute Marin Ktona shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orest Ibi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Orest Ibi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sefedin Gjasyla in the 86th minute of the match. Orest Ibi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sefedin Gjasyla, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 90 minutes, Sefedin Gjasyla managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kushovë's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sefedin Gjasyla was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 92ndth minute of the game Marin Ktona who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Këlcyra KF's Orest Ibi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marin Ktona received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Orest Ibi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Kushovë had played much better football throughout.