In the previous season, Skënderbeu defeated Tirana with four goals scored. But today we face a different reality, as two of the three players who scored against them are no longer on the team.

Franklin and Liço have left Skënderbeu to pursue their careers abroad. The only one who scored with a header in the 18th minute is Klevis Shaqe, but it seems he has lost his starting position and is now coming on in the second halves.

Will the others be able to score and overcome this opponent? That remains to be seen, but possibilities exist for everyone. The Korçë team has been reinforced with other players who have shown they can score and win even against such rivals.

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If there’s one match that the red-and-white fans would be endlessly delighted about if Skënderbeu wins, it’s this Sunday’s clash in the capital against Tirana.

On Sunday, September 29, Tirana will face Skënderbeu in the 7th week of the Superliga. Whenever their beloved team takes on the white-and-blues, the Korçë fans want their squad to achieve maximum results in those 90 minutes.

In recent days, the number of fans at training has been high, providing strong support to the team and boosting the players’ adrenaline. On Sunday, in addition to the Korçë fans in Tirana who will fill the stands, more supporters from the southeastern city are expected to travel to show their backing for Skënderbeu.

In short, the players have even more reason to give their all on the field this Sunday, as the fans want nothing less than a victory, even in an away match.

In the summer friendly held at the “Skënderbeu” stadium, where Skënderbeu drew 2-2 with Tirana, there were 1,000 fans present.

This indicates that on Sunday, the “wolves of the snow” are expected to be numerous at “Air Albania.” Now, it’s up to the players to reward their fans: they want a win, and the team must make it a reality, fulfilling the great desire of the Korçë supporters.

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Match Report: 28.01.2024

Tirana vs. Skënderbeu: 3-4

Scorers:

• Tirana: Abazaj (28’ pen), Përgjoni (36’), Patrick (84’)
• Skënderbeu: Franklin (13’, 63’), Shaqe (18’), Liço (33’)

Tirana vs. Skënderbeu is the final match of week 7 of the Superliga, scheduled for Sunday, September 29, starting at 19:00. This will be the first encounter of the season between these two teams. Last season, in four matches, Skënderbeu defeated Tirana once, Tirana won once, and two matches ended in draws.

Last year, Skënderbeu and Tirana each accumulated 5 points from their encounters, and this weekend’s match will be the first of the first phase played in the capital.

Everyone in the southeastern city and in Tirana remembers the thrilling game at “Air Albania” where Tirana lost 3-4 to Skënderbeu.

The match on January 28, 2024, was a showcase of skill, with Skënderbeu taking an early 2-0 lead. Tirana responded with a goal, but Skënderbeu extended their lead to 3-1 before Tirana scored again to make it 2-3 at halftime. In the second half, Skënderbeu scored again to make it 4-2, and while Tirana managed one more goal, the match ended 4-3 in favor of Skënderbeu, resulting in a total of seven goals in 90 minutes.

As we look ahead to this Sunday’s match, we’re eager to see what will unfold in the capital. Skënderbeu is ready and hopes to repeat their success from January.

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Trainer Ivan Gvozdenoviç has been working hard to keep his players grounded, but the atmosphere within the Skënderbeu camp is notably optimistic.

“We aim to come away with points from Tirana this weekend,” say several Skënderbeu players just days before the match. While they express this confidence, they are cautious not to get overly euphoric, recognizing the delicacy of such encounters and the need for maximum focus.

After their recent victory over the Kurbinas, which provided a six-point boost, the team feels a sense of calm in the standings. Now, maintaining consistency is crucial, and that will only happen if Skënderbeu secures points in the capital, reminiscent of their performance from the previous year.

As they prepare to face Tirana, it’s essential for Skënderbeu to remain composed on the pitch, especially the defense, which must stay focused to avoid errors. Meanwhile, the attack has been revitalized in recent weeks, showing a knack for scoring goals.

The Tirana-Skënderbeu match is one where even a single point is valuable for Skënderbeu. The players’ optimism brings hope that the “wolves” are ready to surprise the home side.

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The Skënderbeu team is completely focused on their preparations. It has been difficult to get a statement about the upcoming match, as the players believe it’s too early to speak. Everyone is concentrating on how to best prepare for the game, and they prefer to let their performance on the field do the talking.

Every player gives the same response when asked about the match: “We’ll talk better on the field.”

Meanwhile, the main goal for everyone is victory, despite facing opponents who have proven to be not only equal but sometimes even superior in gameplay. While a pragmatic approach to achieving a positive result is acceptable, there is still time until Sunday for the team to put forth their best effort.

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While our portal has uncovered all the details about Skënderbeu’s women’s volleyball draw and is following their progress closely, the club has officially announced its next match.

This morning, the “Skënderbeu” club published the photo with the announcement of the match Skënderbeu vs. Vllaznia, which will take place this Saturday at 14:00.

The club’s attention is fully focused on the women’s volleyball team, which is setting the tone for Albanian volleyball, and their sole objective this season is to win the championship title. After two consecutive victories, Skënderbeu is currently tied for first place with Partizani, both with 6 points. This will be the third week of competition, and coach Orlando Koja’s girls will be looking for another clean win, aiming for a 3-0 result.

The excellent performance of Skënderbeu’s girls in the Federation Cup a few weeks ago, where they secured their first trophy, has made for a strong start to the new 2024-2025 season.

The two teams that will compete against Skënderbeu this season will face them in weeks 6 and 7. In week 6, Skënderbeu will host Partizani at the “Tamara Nikolla” sports hall, and in week 7, they will travel to face Tirana. These two matches are scheduled for the end of October.

Let’s see what happens this Saturday as Skënderbeu hosts Vllaznia, aiming for a decisive victory. Good luck to the girls in white and red!

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Decisions of the Discipline and Ethics Commission of FSHF dated 25.09.2024

FC Tirana: Due to improper behavior of spectators, including throwing objects onto the field, lighting flares, and damaging the facilities of “Air Albania” Stadium, based on articles 17/2/b, 17/2/c, and 17/2/f of the regulations, they are fined 200,000 (two hundred thousand) lek. KF Tirana is ordered to compensate for the damages caused at “Air Albania” Stadium according to the official report within 15 days.

FC Partizani: For improper behavior of spectators, including throwing objects onto the field, lighting flares, and damaging the facilities of “Air Albania” Stadium, based on articles 17/2/b, 17/2/c, and 17/2/f of the regulations, they are fined 100,000 (one hundred thousand) lek. FK Partizani is ordered to compensate for the damages caused at “Air Albania” Stadium according to the official report within 15 days.

AF Elbasani: For improper behavior of spectators, including throwing objects onto the field and lighting pyrotechnic devices, based on articles 17/2/b and 17/2/c of the regulations, they are fined 100,000 (one hundred thousand) lek.

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“Give your maximum, and the result will follow in this match,” – these are the words of Skënderbeu’s coach, Ivan Gvozdenoviç, which he often shares with his players during and after training. It’s clear that the coach has a lot of faith in his players’ abilities and aims to get the best out of them.

He also expresses great satisfaction with his players’ dedication, stating, “The whole group is very committed to the training process and strives to achieve the maximum possible.”

Even though they are young and talented, it seems they seek everything through hard work, and they believe that success comes only through effort.

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In the 6 weeks played so far, Skënderbeu has scored 8 goals and conceded 9. These figures show that Gvozdenoviç’s team is currently the third-best in terms of goals scored, behind Vllaznia and Egnatia, while it ranks as the third weakest in terms of goals conceded, after Teuta and Bylis.

Skënderbeu has demonstrated the ability to both score and concede. So far, the 8 goals scored by Skënderbeu have come from 6 different players, with Rashica and Bismark leading the way with 2 goals each, highlighting their role as the attacking duo. Four other players have each scored 1 goal, notably including defenders.

Importantly, all three main strikers for Skënderbeu have found the net in the 6 matches played, something they did not accomplish in the earlier weeks. Rashica, Bismark, and Nikaj have combined for a total of 5 goals, indicating that the attack has returned to form. Another positive aspect is that Skënderbeu has scored in all 6 matches so far.

Goal scorers for Skënderbeu in 6 league weeks:

• Ermir Rashica: 2 goals
• Bismark Çarls: 2 goals
• Ardit Nikaj: 1 goal
• Elvis Prençi: 1 goal
• Mario Rabiu: 1 goal
• Lucho Vasques: 1 goal
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“We are Skënderbeu.” – This is the phrase that often resonates during the training sessions of the white and red team. The one who uses it the most is coach Ivan Gvozdenoviç. Whenever he seeks to motivate his players further, he reminds them that they carry a heavy jersey on their shoulders.

When asked about the objective for each match, Gvozdenoviç states, “We are Skënderbeu, and we step onto the field only for victory.” This mindset has taken root in the psychology and mentality of the players, who frequently use this saying and have begun to feel the deep responsibility they have toward this jersey.

It’s a jersey with its own glorious history, and it is expected to return to where it rightfully belongs very soon.

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