Skënderbeu – Vllaznia 3-0

(25-20, 25-18, 25-22)

Another great match for coach Arben Prifti’s team this week as they won in Korçë against Vllaznia. In the first set, there were several moments of balance in points, but in the end, the Korçars won 25-20. In the second set, the score was tied at 17-17, and then the Korçars scored eight consecutive points, leaving the opponents with no chance. In the third set, Vllaznia gave everything they had, but the Korçars showed the calmness and strength needed to win 25-22.”

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Albi Doka is a footballer who knows Tirana very well, as he has been part of the team. He has only joined the Korçë side a few weeks ago, and it seems he has not yet reached his full physical form.

When asked directly by journalists if Doka would be on the field as a starter, coach Gvozdenović stated: ‘Doka knows the opponent well, but he is not currently ready to play from the first minute.’

It is clear that Gvozdenović will not have Doka on the field from the start in this match, but considering his qualities, he will be a valuable asset in the coming weeks. The championship is just beginning, and there is a long way to go.”

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On Sunday, the Skënderbeu team will play against Tirana. Saturday, therefore today, will be the last day before the match. The program for today’s activities has also been revealed.

At 11:00, the team will be at the training field and will then travel to Durrës, where they will be accommodated in the afternoon. A meeting with president Ardjan Takaj is also planned, during which he will communicate with the players before this very important match.

The white and red team will travel on Sunday afternoon to Tirana to play their next match.

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In the Albanian championship, foreigners, particularly from poorer countries, are flooding in. Many players arrive without a clear history of where they’ve played, their previous engagements, or their current health status.

Managers often try to place them wherever they can, even in lower divisions, hoping they can move up a level. The concern about their age is indeed troubling. While they claim to be 18 or 19, verification often shows they are older and sometimes possess irregular documentation.

Although there is now a control system in place, issues still arise in their countries of origin, and with so many names, they have the opportunity to “hide”.

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Korça’s coach Ivan Gvozdenović, along with his team, has wrapped up another training session, just three days ahead of the next match. Observing the training sessions over the past few days, it has been somewhat difficult to determine the lineup for this game.

While a significant percentage of the formation is known, there are still many uncertainties from the coach’s side. He will assess until the last moment who is in the best shape and what tactics will be employed.

There are also expected changes in both the defense and midfield. The extent of these changes remains to be seen, but it is certain that adjustments will be made. Ultimately, the final decision will be communicated to the players on Sunday.

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Skënderbeu will face Tirana, a rival yet to taste victory, having only drawn matches. Korça fans seem to be seizing this moment for Tirana.

In many comments on ‘Korça Boom,’ there’s a unified expression: ‘Tirana will suffer its first loss now.’ While Tirana aims for its first win, the Korçars are responding with thoughts of handing them that first defeat.

It will be a match where both teams are playing solely for the three points, as that’s what matters. Nevertheless, all three outcomes are possible on the field, and we’ll have to wait for match day to learn the result.

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Devolli team earned a draw in the first week against Turbina, a match that should have been a victory.

It seems that the foreign players were the ones who fell short, as they squandered numerous opportunities and didn’t meet the expectations of coach Trifon Meraku.

In recent days, president Spartak Meraku has been quite demanding of them, naturally urging them to reflect before the next match. The situation is quite different for the other players, who delivered a strong performance, which is very positive.

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The 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia in cycling is set to start in Albania. Only a few small details remain before the final and official decision is made.

If this happens, it would be a significant event for Albanian cycling, but also for promoting the tourist areas of the countries through which this cycling tour will pass.

There are high chances that three stages will be held in our country, after which the race will continue in Italy. There have been several candidates for the stages, but it seems that this time Albania will succeed. Everything will be officially announced in the coming days.

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Due to individual errors in defense, the white and red team has been deprived of points, a fact acknowledged by both the staff and specialists. Gvozdenovic has made changes by giving the starting position to Lucho Vasques.

However, the possibilities are increasing, especially with the recent arrival of Randi Dumfor. He will compete with Doka, Zenullari, Shaqe, Ramos, as well as Vangjeli, Prençi, and Gerco. So, it remains to be seen if four of these defenders can make a difference.

In fact, Prençi has been flawless so far, but with the increasing competition and the newcomers finding their form, it is believed that this defense will soon become impenetrable. There is hope that this weekend will clearly showcase that improvement.

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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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