The Super League will return this Friday, featuring the match between Dinamo and Laçi, which will start at 19:00. The weekend will follow with four more matches.

Interestingly, all matches this week will take place at 19:00. On Saturday, there will be two matches: Partizani vs. Bylis and Skënderbeu vs. Egnatia. The week will conclude on Sunday with Teuta vs. Tirana and Vllaznia vs. Elbasani.

WEEK EIGHT OF THE SUPERLEAGUE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024

19:00 DINAMO-LAÇI

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024

19:00 PARTIZANI-BYLIS

19:00 SKËNDERBEU-EGNATIA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024

19:00 TEUTA-TIRANA

19:00 VLLAZNIA-ELBASANI

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Egnatia seems to have lost some of the strength it had last season when it dominated every opponent, but it’s a fact that the absences affected their performance against Partizani, particularly in defense. Arbenit Xhemajli was not in the squad due to injury.

For the same reason, Dylis and Fangaj did not play, although the latter were at least on the bench. Coach Tetova likely chose not to take any risks, saving both players for the upcoming match against Skënderbeu in Korçë. There are hopes that Dylis and Fangaj will be ready for this away game, which is a relief for the technical staff. However, this week, the reigning champions still face several absences.

AHMETAJ – Midfielder Alesandro Ahmetaj, who has been a starter in recent matches, will not be able to play against Skënderbeu due to suspension from yellow cards. The yellow card he received against Partizani last Friday was his fourth, meaning he will miss the match in week 8. Ahmetaj scored 2 goals in the significant victory against Bylis and was having a good performance, but now he faces this enforced break. Egnatia actually has alternatives in midfield. Aleksi, who played in defense, is expected to return to his position, while Zejnullai, Lushkja, Ujka, and even Uotlai are available for coach Tetova.

ATTACK – The reigning champions continue to struggle in the attacking department, having scored only 2 goals in 7 matches so far. Vuthaj has managed just one penalty goal, while Xhoel has found the net only once as well. These two have been the starting strikers for Egnatia, and substitutes like Kasa, Drame, and Jahaja have yet to score their first goals of the season.

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As of now, Ermir Rashica is the top scorer for Korçë with three goals. As a left-wing forward, he stands out for his quick actions and striking ability.

However, for a forward like him, there should ideally be more goals. Nevertheless, it’s early in the season, and there is hope that he will score even more by the end of the championship.

What is particularly striking, when observed closely, is his celebration when he scores and the positions he takes, similar to those of Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring.

It’s clear who Rashica looks up to as a role model and how he emulates his play and celebrations.

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Goalkeeper Almeida Costa, defenders Klesti Blaceri and Euxhenio Torollari, midfielder

Shkëlzen Tako, as well as coach Egli Malësija, have been selected for the best lineup of the

second week in Group B of the Second Category.

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Usually, after each match, there is either a day of rest or the team is divided into groups, but this time Gvozdenović decided not to give his players any time off. At 5:00 PM yesterday, the entire team, without exception, was in training, even though less than 24 hours had passed since their last defeat.

In the first session, the work was divided into two parts, with a continued emphasis on physical preparation, and the sessions were not interrupted for a single moment.The second part involved ball work and some tactical training. This will continue until the day of the next match with a training session.

The next training will be today afternoon at the “Skënderbeu” stadium annex, which means that after the defeat, Skënderbeu is “punished” not to have a single day of rest.

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After last night’s match against Tirana at “Air Albania,” coach Ivan Gvozdenovic analyzed the game, notably stating, “It’s my responsibility.” Although it’s unclear what exactly he meant by this, it seems to relate to the team’s concession of two goals that he described as naive. It appears that the issue of conceding such goals is a recurring theme, as pointed out by the coach.

Highlighting one aspect is important, but the other aspect involves taking measures to eliminate these issues. It will be up to Gvozdenovic in the upcoming matches to address this moment he has identified himself.

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The match yesterday was weak in terms of officiating by referee Enea Jorgji and his assistants. It was a subpar performance, as the top referee in Albania failed to recognize a penalty from just five meters away, not to mention other situations that compromised his assistants. Yesterday, the VAR officials were Kreshnik Bajramaj and Kreshnik Cjapi.

MINUTE 18: Haxhiu accelerates toward the opponent’s area, but Vangjeli makes a decisive intervention, saving his team. This was a fair play, as Vangjeli cleanly took the ball, and there was no penalty.

MINUTES 34-38: Rashica is brought down in the box after a run from the left. Enea Jorgji shows a yellow card for simulation to the attacker, but later he is called to review the footage with VAR due to contact with Haxhiu. After watching the replay, he changes his mind, awarding a penalty and rescinding the yellow card. It was a mistake by Jorgji; even though he was close, he initially failed to see the penalty, then issued a yellow for simulation, and ultimately reversed his decisions to award the penalty. This is inexcusable.

MINUTE 45+3: A cross into Skënderbeu’s area leads the home team to claim a penalty for a hold on Rashica by Meta and for a handball in the box by Vaskez. However, Jorgji signals for play to continue. In the case of Meta-Rashica, the decision was correct, as both players were holding each other. In the case of Vaskez, there was a handball, but the defender had likely touched the ball with his head first, or at least that was the view presented. Given the footage, the decision was right, although doubt still exists.

MINUTE 69: Kola passes back to Selmani, who gets confused and nearly allows the ball to go into the net. The goalkeeper stops the ball just before it completely crosses the goal line. The footage is again not very clear; the first angle suggests it’s a goal, while other angles lack clarity. Both the referee and VAR call it no goal. A very dubious situation.

MINUTE 84: After a cross into the box, Rashica fails to shoot, claiming he was pulled back by Ismajli’s shirt. Play continues, and VAR confirms the on-field decision. VAR determined that Rashica was offside at that moment. A correct decision by the referee.

MINUTE 90: Krasniqi breaks into the box and, after two contacts—first with Meta and then with Gjumsin—falls down. Jorgji allows play to continue. VAR reviews the footage but the referee signals for play to continue. Although VAR has certified the referee’s decision, the general opinion is that it was a penalty. A mistake by the officials. It could have been the equalizing penalty.

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After the conclusion of week 7 of the “Abissnet Superiore” championship, the best lineup and coach of the week have been selected. Coaches of the national youth teams, after analyzing the performances, have chosen the 11 players and the top coach.

In goal, Razak Abalora from AF Elbasani was selected. The defense consists of Andi Hadroj from Partizani, Bruno Telushi from AF Elbasani, Marko Juric from Vllaznia, and Qëndrim Ismajli from Tirana.

In midfield, the chosen players are Klinti Qato from Vllaznia, Ledio Beqja from Teuta, and Arinaldo Rrapaj from Partizani. In the forward position, Esat Mala from Vllaznia, Archange Bintsouka from Partizani, and Fatmir Prengaj from Tirana—who scored two goals against Skënderbeu—are included.

The best coach of week 7 is Aleksandar Veselinovic, the coach of Partizani, who achieved a significant away victory against the reigning champions Egnatia.

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The Superiore League will return on Friday, with Dinamo facing Laçi to kick off week eight. This match will start at 19:00, and the weekend will feature four other matches. Interestingly, all matches this week will be played at 19:00.

On Saturday, the matches Partizani vs. Bylis and Skënderbeu vs. Egnatia will take place. The week will conclude on Sunday with the clashes Teuta vs. Tirana and Vllaznia vs. Elbasani.

WEEK 8 OF THE SUPERIOR LEAGUE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
19:00 DINAMO – LAÇI

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
19:00 PARTIZANI – BYLIS
19:00 SKËNDERBEU – EGNATIA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
19:00 TEUTA – TIRANA
19:00 VLLAZNIA – ELBASANI

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Skënderbeu suffered a loss against Tirana, but it seems that the refereeing also had an impact. At the very least, the Skënderbeu officials should have reacted, especially since the own goal by goalkeeper Selmani should have been reviewed by the VAR system. In response, the fans have expressed their opinions on “Korça Boom.”

Pandi: “Tirana should thank the referee for the win.”
Astriti: “Tirana didn’t do anything more than Skënderbeu; they should thank the referee.”
Safeti: “Shame on Tirana for winning unjustly because of a referee who considers himself international.”
Dhimitraqi: “In the VAR system, that moment wasn’t called; the ball crossed the line, but they said not to give it.”
Xhemali: “Skënderbeu was better than the opponent.”
Vangjushi: “Tirana wins with comebacks and with Enea.”
Stavri: “Every time Enea referees, Skënderbeu usually loses.”

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