
Some of the Albanian teams have secured a ticket to the third qualifying round of the Conference League.
At the 'Elbasan Arena', Dinamo drew 1-1 against the team from Andorra, Atletic D'Escaldes. Thanks to the 1-2 victory in the first match, Ilir Daja's team receives a historic success, as after returning to Europe after 15 years, it secures for the first time the third round in a UEFA tournament.
The challenge started quite well for Daja's confidants, who took the lead in the 18th minute through star Baton Zabërgja, after a blunder in the friendly defense. But at the beginning of the second half, Atletic D'Escaldes equalized the numbers through Berlanga. Things became difficult for ours, as in the 53rd minute they were left with 10 players after midfielder Karamba was red-carded. Despite this, Dinamo kept the result and moves on.
In Rrogozhina, the champions of Albania, Egnatia won 1-0 against the champions of Belarus, Dinamo Minsk and with the overall score of 3-0 advances to the third round where it faces Olimpija Ljubjana. The winning goal this Thursday for Egnatia was scored by Kastriot Selmani with a classy shot.
Vllaznia lost 4-2 to Vikinggur Reykjavik in the return challenge to Iceland. Although it won 2-1 in Shkodra, Vllaznia is eliminated from the tournament. Bekim Balaj's two goals from the penalty did not serve Edi Martin's team, which now sees itself outside Europe.
Suhareka's Balkans have qualified for the third round of the Conference League, this after a 1-1 draw in Malta with Floriana. The first challenge played in Prishtina was won 4-2 by Orges Shehi's team, which gave it a great advantage in the challenge of returning to Malta. The meeting started better for the locals who took the lead in the 38th minute, but after 8 minutes it was Adetunji who restored calm to the team from Kosovo. The Balkans further find Shamrock Rovers.
In 'Fadil Vokrri', Prishtina drew 1-1 after 120 minutes against Larne. From the most accurate white dot were friends from Northern Ireland passing on.