
Goals, VAR and endless emotions. The protagonists change, but not the end, the capital remains blue and white, with Tirana celebrating again in the derby. 13,500 fans at "Air Albania" enjoyed a strong challenge, fought for every ball, but in the end the one who made the difference was Redon Xhixha, author of a "double". Fate looked like it was in blue and white as the referee of the meeting with the help of the VAR system awarded a penalty in favor of Tirana.
From 11 meters away, Rexhepi becomes the hero by grasping Xixha's arm. Luck seemed to pass from the other side of the capital, as in the 35th minute, Bruno Lulaj punished them with a red card after an interference with Skuka, leaving Tirana with 10 players.
When least expected, at the end of the first half, Xjixha took advantage of a blunder by goalkeeper Rexhepi, putting Tirana ahead and the blue-and-white fans in delirium. In the second half, Partizan did not post the rivals in the half field, but luck was not with the "bulls" who flirted with the equalizing goal on more than one occasion. Thrown forward, the reds forgot Xixha again, with the striker who took advantage by scoring a super goal, completing his personal "double" by shielding Tirana's victory. The red team ends the match with one player less, after Matondo is sent off (Due to an interference).
Shehi's team takes a success with strength and character, keeps the capital in blue and white and brings Tirana closer with only one point away from the leader, which continues to be held by Partizan.