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Skënderbeu-Vllaznia 3-2Scorers:Nikaj 11’, Liço 16’, Rashica 31’ / Mala 42’ (pen), Balaj 81’ (pen)SKËNDERBEU:Alia, Prençi, Rabiu, Gerco, Dumfur, Vangjeli (Shaqe 46’), Janaqi (Pecani 64’), Merlim (Ramos 54’), Liço, Rashica, Nikaj (Moses 87’).Coach:Ivan GvozdenovićVLLAZNIA:Qarri, Pusi (Smajli 40’), Stojanović, Jurić, Jago, Boshnjaku, Alivoda (Hajdari 40’), Mala, Dodaj (Zaganjori 89’), Ajdarević (Delaj 60’), BalajCoach:Thomas BrdarićYellow cards:Janaqi, Nikaj, Rashica, Ramos / Jurić, Stojanović (2), ZaganjoriRed card:StojanovićThe 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 Skënderbeu. 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 Skënderbeu.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.Skënderbeu continues their dominance. Ermir Rashica dazzles the defenders, shoots, and scores to make it 3-0. A superb first half for Skënderbeu.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 Skënderbeu.The second half starts with a substitution for Skënderbeu, 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, Skënderbeu scored again, but Nikaj was offside.Skënderbeu 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. Stojanović 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 Skënderbeu. Rashica does it all himself, shoots with his right at the edge of the box, but Qarri saves.11’ – Attack from the left by Skënderbeu. 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 Skënderbeu.16’ – Another goal for Skënderbeu. 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 Skënderbeu 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 Skënderbeu.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.

Skënderbeu-Vllaznia 3-2Scorers:Nikaj 11’, Liço 16’, Rashica 31’ / Mala 42’ (pen), Balaj 81’ (pen)SKËNDERBEU:Alia, Prençi, Rabiu, Gerco, Dumfur, Vangjeli (Shaqe 46’), Janaqi (Pecani 64’), Merlim (Ramos 54’), Liço, Rashica, Nikaj (Moses 87’).Coach:Ivan GvozdenovićVLLAZNIA:Qarri, Pusi (Smajli 40’), Stojanović, Jurić, Jago, Boshnjaku, Alivoda (Hajdari 40’), Mala, Dodaj (Zaganjori 89’), Ajdarević (Delaj 60’), BalajCoach:Thomas BrdarićYellow cards:Janaqi, Nikaj, Rashica, Ramos / Jurić, Stojanović (2), ZaganjoriRed card:StojanovićThe 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 Skënderbeu. 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 Skënderbeu.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.Skënderbeu continues their dominance. Ermir Rashica dazzles the defenders, shoots, and scores to make it 3-0. A superb first half for Skënderbeu.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 Skënderbeu.The second half starts with a substitution for Skënderbeu, 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, Skënderbeu scored again, but Nikaj was offside.Skënderbeu 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. Stojanović 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 Skënderbeu. Rashica does it all himself, shoots with his right at the edge of the box, but Qarri saves.11’ – Attack from the left by Skënderbeu. 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 Skënderbeu.16’ – Another goal for Skënderbeu. 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 Skënderbeu 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 Skënderbeu.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.

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The club officially signs Liridon Balaj for 3 years in the white and red colors

Meanwhile, it was our portal “Korça Boom” that revealed Liridon Balaj as the latest signing yesterday, and today the club has officially announced the acquisition.

In a post, the white and red club states that Balaj has signed a 3-year contract, which is certainly a long-term deal.

Since yesterday, Liridon has been training with the team, and now fans are eagerly awaiting his debut in the Skënderbeu jersey in the Superleague matches.

Here is the club’s latest announcement:

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Liridon Balaj officially joins Skënderbeu!

The 25-year-old, who came through the Besa Pejë academy, has signed a contract with the club for the next three years after spending several years playing in Switzerland and Belgium.

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SUPER LEAGUE / Week 6 in two days / Here are the matchups, including Skënderbeu vs. Laçi!

The fifth week of the Superleague has now faded with Skënderbeu’s defeat, which drops them to the bottom of the league. The white and reds don’t have time to dwell on their recent loss, as they need to focus on the sixth week of the Superleague.

It is now official that week 6 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, meaning it will be spread over two days. Skënderbeu will kick off this week with their match on Saturday.

Skënderbeu vs. Laçi will be played on September 21 and will start at a different time than usual, at 17:00. The first day, Saturday, will conclude with the capital derby, Partizani vs. Tirana, which will begin at 20:00.

On Sunday, three remaining matches will be played. Vllaznia vs. Bylis will be the first match of the day at 17:00, while the last two matches will kick off at 20:00 in the evening.

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SIXTH WEEK OF THE SUPERLEAGUE

Saturday, September 21, 2024

17:00 SKËNDERBEU-LAÇI

20:00 PARTIZANI-TIRANA

Sunday, September 22, 2024

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17:00 VLLAZNIA-BYLIS

20:00 ELBASANI-EGNATIA

20:00 TEUTA-DINAMO

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The Cup of Albania starts on September 25 / Here is the schedule and when Skënderbeu plays!

The Cup of Albania will kick off on September 25 for the 2024/2025 season. Unlike last season, which featured 44 teams, this edition will have 42 teams—two fewer than the previous season—from the “Abissnet Superiore,” Kategoria e Parë, Kategoria e Dytë, and the champion team of Kategoria e Tretë from the 2023-2024 season.

The 2024-2025 Cup of Albania will consist of a preliminary round and an elimination phase. The teams ranked from first to eighth in the “Abissnet Superiore” for the 2023-2024 season will compete starting from the round of 16.

In the preliminary round, four teams will play. Naftëtari (ranked 9th in Group A of Kategoria e Dytë) will face the team from Basania (the champion of Kategoria e Tretë in the 2023-2024 edition). The winning team will proceed to B16 in the round of 32. The other match in this round will feature Murlani (ranked 10th in Group A of Kategoria e Dytë) against Albanët (ranked 11th in Group A of Kategoria e Dytë). The winning team will proceed to B15 in the round of 32.

The matches in the round of 32 will take place on October 25, involving the teams ranked 9th and 10th in Abissnet Superiore for the 2023-2024 season, along with the 12 teams participating in Kategoria e Parë in the same season, 16 teams ranked in the top eight positions of Kategoria e Dytë groups A and B for the 2023-2024 season, and the two teams that qualify from the preliminary round.

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To determine the quarterfinal and semifinal matchups, a free draw will take place, and the matches will be played in a home-and-away format over two legs.

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World football is in mourning/ Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, the former striker of Juventus, Inter, and the Italian national team, has passed away

Former Juventus, Inter, and Italy striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci has passed away at the age of 59.

Schillaci won the hearts of Italians and many Albanian fans during the 1990 World Cup. A father of three daughters, he had been suffering from a serious illness for some time and ultimately could not win the most important match of his life.

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EXCLUSIVE / See who is signing with Skënderbeu. Coming from Belgium and joining the training session!

Skënderbeu has closed the transfer window with yet another signing.

The player in question is Liridon Balaj, a 25-year-old midfielder who, starting today, has joined the training sessions with Skënderbeu and is expected to sign a two-season contract with the club.

It is official that Balaj is now part of Skënderbeu. He grew up in Kosovo with Besa of Peja until 2019, after which he moved to teams such as Aarau in Switzerland, Deinze in Belgium, and then to Schaffhausen in Germany. Recently, as part of the Belgian team Deinze, Liridon has now joined Skënderbeu.

Today, Balaj has started training with Skënderbeu and will now be part of the white and red squad, filling the gaps in the midfield.

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During his career, he has managed to score 22 goals and is a player with significant value, but now we are expecting to see him on the field, possibly even in this Saturday’s match.

Welcome Liridon Balaj to the white and red family!

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SKËNDERBEU / Here’s when the 6th round is played. Check when Skënderbeu plays and the time!

The 5th round of the Superliga concluded last night with a loss for Skënderbeu, which drops them to the bottom of the Superliga standings. The white-red team doesn’t have time to “mourn” their recent defeats, as they need to immediately focus on the 6th round of the Superliga.

It is now official: the 6th round will be played on Saturday and Sunday, meaning it will be spread over two days. In fact, Skënderbeu will play the first match of this round, on Saturday.

Skënderbeu vs. Laçi will be held on September 21st, starting at 17:00, a different time than usual. The first day, Saturday, will end with the capital derby, Partizani vs. Tirana, which will kick off at 20:00.

On Sunday, three more matches will be played. The first match of the day will be Vllaznia vs. Bylis at 17:00, while the last two matches will start at 20:00.

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Elbasani vs. Egnatia will be played at “Elbasan Arena,” and the final match, Teuta vs. Dinamo, will be at “Niko Dovana.”

Thus, Skënderbeu has only a few days to prepare for their next match, as they will face Laçi at the “Skënderbeu” stadium on Saturday at 17:00.

6th ROUND OF THE SUPERLIGA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

17:00 SKËNDERBEU vs. LAÇI

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20:00 PARTIZANI vs. TIRANA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

17:00 VLLAZNIA vs. BYLIS

20:00 ELBASANI vs. EGNATIA

20:00 TEUTA vs. DINAMO

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: This friday, the clash of giants Dinamo-Skënderbeu. Here is the full schedule!

Skënderbeu in Women’s Volleyball: Seeking All Trophies This Season

Skënderbeu aims to win every trophy this season in women’s volleyball. The national championship has just begun, and Skënderbeu secured a victory in their opening match against Teuta with a score of 3-1.

This Friday, Skënderbeu will face Dinamo in the capital, marking a long-awaited matchup between the two teams. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t the renowned Dinamo of old, but Skënderbeu is determined to secure a win in the capital.

The season will feature 14 matches, culminating in the final phase of the playoffs.

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Our portal, “Korça Boom,” brings you the exclusive full schedule for the season. Check it out below:

Skënderbeu Women’s Volleyball Calendar 2024-2025

Phase I

  • Week 1: Skënderbeu vs. Teuta – 3-1
  • Week 2: Dinamo vs. Skënderbeu September 20, 2024 Time: 16:00
  • Week 3: Skënderbeu vs. Vllaznia September 28, 2024 Time: 14:00
  • Week 4: Barleti Volley vs. Skënderbeu October 5, 2024 Time: 17:00
  • Week 5: Skënderbeu vs. Pogradeci October 12, 2024 Time: 17:00
  • Week 6: Skënderbeu vs. Partizani October 18, 2024 Time: 17:00
  • Week 7: Tirana vs. Skënderbeu October 25, 2024 Time: 18:00

Phase II

  • Week 8: Teuta vs. Skënderbeu January 31, 2024 Time: 14:00
  • Week 9: Skënderbeu vs. Dinamo February 8, 2025 Time: 17:00
  • Week 10: Vllaznia vs. Skënderbeu February 14, 2025 Time: 14:00
  • Week 11: Skënderbeu vs. Barleti Volley February 22, 2025 Time: 17:00
  • Week 12: Pogradeci vs. Skënderbeu March 14, 2025 Time: 17:00
  • Week 12: Pogradeci vs. Skënderbeu March 14, 2025 Time: 17:00
  • Week 13: Partizani vs. Skënderbeu March 21, 2025 Time: 17:00
  • Week 14: Skënderbeu vs. Tirana March 28, 2025 Time: 17:00

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Final message from Gvozdenović to his team before the match

Before Skënderbeu’s match against Dinamo, coach Ivan Gvozdenović held a meeting with his team to discuss the upcoming game.

Among other things, he emphasized that players must remain focused at all times and avoid costly mistakes.

Although this match is an away game against a strong team like Dinamo, Gvozdenović firmly stated regarding the possibility of accepting a draw: “We are Skënderbeu, and we step onto the field aiming for victory.”

Gvozdenović and his team are aware that points are essential, even if the performance isn’t stellar. Being somewhat pragmatic, they understand that securing points is crucial.

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SECOND DIVISION starts this weekend! Here is the draw for MALIQI!

The Second Division Championship will begin on September 21. In Group B of the Second Division, 11 teams are participating: AF Luftëtari, Tomori, Memaliaj, Shkumbini, Këlcyra, Oriku, Turbina, Devolli, Butrinti, Delvina, and Maliqi.

MALIQI’S DRAW

Week 1: Maliqi – (not playing)

Week 2: Maliqi – Luftëtari

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Week 3: Memaliaj – Maliqi

Week 4: Maliqi – Këlcyra

Week 5: Turbina – Maliqi

Week 6: Maliqi – Butrinti

Week 7: Delvina – Maliqi

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Week 8: Maliqi – Devolli

Week 9: Oriku – Maliqi

Week 10: Maliqi – Shkumbini

Week 11: Tomori – Maliqi

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SECOND DIVISION starts this weekend! Here is the draw for DEVOLLI!

The Second Division Championship will begin on September 21. In Group B of the Second Division, 11 teams are participating: AF Luftëtari, Tomori, Memaliaj, Shkumbini, Këlcyra, Oriku, Turbina, Devolli, Butrinti, Delvina, and Maliqi.

DEVOLL’S DRAW

Week 1: Turbina – Devolli

Week 2: Devolli – Butrinti

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Week 3: Delvina – Devolli

Week 4: Devolli – (Bye)

Week 5: Devolli – Oriku

Week 6: Shkumbini – Devolli

Week 7: Devolli – Tomori

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Week 8: Maliqi – Devolli

Week 9: Devolli – Luftëtari

Week 10: Memaliaj – Devolli

Week 11: Devolli – Këlcyra

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