Skenderbeu-Vllaznia 3-2Scorers:Nikaj 11 , Liço 16 , Rashica 31 / Mala 42 (pen), Balaj 81 (pen)SKÃNDERBEU:Alia, Prençi, Rabiu, Gerco, Dumfur, Vangjeli (Shaqe 46 ), Janaqi (Pecani 64 ), Merlim (Ramos 54 ), Liço, Rashica, Nikaj (Moses 87 ).Coach:Ivan GvozdenoviÄVLLAZNIA:Qarri, Pusi (Smajli 40 ), StojanoviÄ, JuriÄ, Jago, Boshnjaku, Alivoda (Hajdari 40 ), Mala, Dodaj (Zaganjori 89 ), AjdareviÄ (Delaj 60 ), BalajCoach:Thomas BrdariÄYellow cards:Janaqi, Nikaj, Rashica, Ramos / JuriÄ, StojanoviÄ (2), ZaganjoriRed card:StojanoviÄThe match begins with few fans in the stands of “Air Albania” stadium as there is not much interest in the game, since the outcomes were already determined before it started.On the field, the first 10 minutes were uneventful, with both teams playing freely. Rashica shows the first signs of threat in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper from Shkodra saves it.It took until the 11th minute for the opening goal, when Ardit Nikaj, left unmarked in the box, scored the first goal for Skenderbeu. The red-and-whites take the lead.Without the excitement of the first goal fading, the second one comes in the 16th minute when captain Dean Liço heads the ball into the net from inside the box, making it 2-0 for Skenderbeu.Vllaznia responds, but without results as in the 27th minute Dodaj shoots over the crossbar.Mario Rabiu has another good opportunity to triple the lead, but his shot in front of the goal goes over the crossbar.Skenderbeu continues their dominance. Ermir Rashica dazzles the defenders, shoots, and scores to make it 3-0. A superb first half for Skenderbeu.Four minutes before the end of the first half, Prençi handles the ball, and a penalty is awarded. Mala accurately scores from the penalty spot and Vllaznia gets their first goal.No more time and the first half end 3-1 for Skenderbeu.The second half starts with a substitution for Skenderbeu, as Vangjeli is replaced by Shaqe.The second half begins calmly, with the first sign of action coming in the 55th minute when Gerco’s shot goes over the bar. The pace of the game slowed in the second half. Nikaj shows another sign two minutes later, but only wins a corner kick.In the 59th minute, Skenderbeu scored again, but Nikaj was offside.Skenderbeu makes a third substitution to refresh the team on the field.Nine minutes before the end, another penalty for Vllaznia, this time with Balaj fouled by Marko Ramos. Balaj converts from the spot, narrowing the score to 3-2 and reopening the game.In the 83rd minute, Vllaznia is down to ten men. StojanoviÄ fouls Ermir Rashica and, after receiving two yellow cards, the Vllaznia player is sent off, leaving his team with ten players for the remaining minutes.Cases of the first half8 A beautiful play by Skenderbeu. Rashica does it all himself, shoots with his right at the edge of the box, but Qarri saves.11 Attack from the left by Skenderbeu. Rashica delivers a precise ball into the box, Merlim misses, but Ardit Nikaj scores and doesn t celebrate since he s from Shkodra. 1-0 for Skenderbeu.16 Another goal for Skenderbeu. A cross from the corner into the box, where captain Dean Liço heads in, doubling the lead to 2-0.27 Dodaj gives Vllaznia their first sign of life, but his shot goes wide.30 Another good chance for Skenderbeu to score the third. Mario Rabiu shoots in front of the Shkodra goal but over the bar.31 Super Ermir Rashica. He skillfully navigates the Shkodra defenders, shoots, and scores 3-0 for Skenderbeu.42 Penalty for Vllaznia as Prençi handles the ball. Mala accurately converted the penalty to make it 3-1.Cases of the second half55 In front of the Shkodra goal, Gerco shoots but the ball goes over the bar. Vllaznia s goal is saved.57 Nikaj tries beautifully between two defenders, shoots, and the ball is deflected for a corner.59 Ardit Nikaj scores in Vllaznia s box, but it s offside even after a VAR review.81 Ramos commits a foul in the box on Bekim Balaj. Balaj shoots from the spot and narrows the score to 3-2. In this exclusive report, we delve further into the significance of this event and its impact on the local community. The story brings forward exciting details that underline why this development is noteworthy for fans and citizens alike. We also explore the broader implications this may have on the team’s or individual’s future endeavors and community engagement.