FT Skënderbeu–Devolli: The friendly in Korçë ends / Here’s what happened in 90 minutes!

Skënderbeu – Devolli 1-0

Scorer: Ukici 35’

Skënderbeu: Dervishaj, Gift, Randi, Vaskuez, Zenullari, Emanuel, Hasa, Baba Musa, Tayo, Çuçka, Ukici.

Coach: Ernest Gjoka.

Substitutes: Alia, Vangjeli, Shaqe, Nasr, Gjini, Janaqi, Gjata, Ilensami.

Devolli: Beqiri, Cuko, Pere, Ivani, Kapllani, Demiri, Longo, Ferhati, Fredyy, Staro, Ago.

Coach: Erindi Maneshi.

Substitutes: Medolli, Anderson, Jonas, Ivani, Këndezi, Meka, Burimi, Ametlli, Becolli, Fezo.

Referees: Ervin Kotemelo, Shpëtim Shaholli, Bariokels Hamzaj.

The friendly between Skënderbeu and Devolli kicked off calmly at the “Skënderbeu” stadium, in front of a small number of fans gathered in the central stand.

The first 20 minutes were uneventful, with Skënderbeu pressing forward while Devolli stayed compact in defense.

The visitors looked well-organized, relying mainly on counterattacks. Meanwhile, Skënderbeu’s attacking quartet — Tayo, Baba Musa, Ukici, and Çuçka — saw little of the ball, and Beqiri’s goal for Devolli was not threatened until the 30th minute.

In the 32nd minute, Fredyy delivered a cross for the visitors, with Pere just missing a diagonal shot that could have seriously troubled the home side.

It took 33 minutes for Skënderbeu to create a real chance: Baba Musa broke in from the left and, one-on-one with Beqiri, shot directly into the goalkeeper’s hands.

Finally, in the 35th minute, Skënderbeu found the breakthrough. Gift crossed from the right, Tayo controlled on his chest and laid it off to Ukici, who scored past Beqiri. 1-0 for Skënderbeu.

The rest of the half passed without further clear chances, and the first 45 minutes ended with Skënderbeu leading 1-0.

The second half began with a golden opportunity for Skënderbeu to double their lead: Ukici crossed from the right, Çuçka struck, but his effort crashed against the right post, sparing Devolli.

In the 50th minute, Devolli missed a great chance when Xhulio Ago fired off target from close range.

Five minutes later, Tayo headed just wide of the left post for Skënderbeu.

In the 56th minute, coach Gjoka rotated heavily, sending in Gjata, Nasr, Alia, Ilesanmi, Vangjeli, Shaqe, Gjini, and Janaqi — almost the entire bench.

From then on, the game lost its rhythm, with few dangerous moments, more aerial duels, and midfield battles. Skënderbeu occasionally pushed forward but without serious threats.

Six minutes from time, both sides had one chance each, but both efforts went wide. In the end, the teams seemed content with the scoreline.

Final result: Skënderbeu 1-0 Devolli — a friendly test won by the hosts thanks to Ukici’s first-half goal.

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