Elbasani secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Partizani, turning the result around in the final minutes of the match played at “Elbasan Arena”.
The hosts took the lead in the 16th minute, when Jovičić converted a penalty and then headed past goalkeeper Aleksovski. Partizani held the advantage until the 82nd minute, when Mazari equalised with a shot from outside the box, deflected by Pasagić.
The drama peaked in the 88th minute. Nikaj sent the ball into the net after a pass from Marku, but the goal was initially disallowed for offside. After a VAR check, referee Çelaj decided to award the goal, which sparked controversy. The defeat deepens Partizani’s problems, as the side remains at the bottom of the table, while Elbasani celebrate three precious points.
Skënderbeu and Laçi shared a point in their match played in Korçë, which ended 1-1. The home side took the lead in the 27th minute through Lagonidis, but Laçi responded in the second half, equalising in the 64th minute through Traore. In the end, neither side managed to find the winning goal, and the match finished in a draw.
Earlier, Vora beat Vllaznia 2-1 in the opening match of the ninth round of the Abissnet Superiore. Klaus Kashari opened the scoring in the 17th minute, while Daka doubled the lead five minutes from time. Balaj scored a penalty for the Shkodra side, but could not prevent the defeat. Vora move up to 11 points.