Dinamo has claimed the Cup of Albania for the first time in 22 years, defeating Egnatia in a dramatic final decided by a penalty shootout. The intense match, broadcast live on RTSH Sport, ended 2-2 after extra time, with Dinamo triumphing 5-4 on penalties to secure their 14th title in the competition’s history.

The final delivered high tension and excitement. Dinamo took the lead through Itodo Mandela, but Egnatia equalized in first-half stoppage time with a goal from Guindo. Mandela scored again in the second half, only for Egnatia to respond once more in added time, this time through Bakayoko. With no goals scored during the 30 minutes of extra time, the match went to penalties.

Dinamo proved more accurate from the spot, bringing an end to Egnatia’s dominance after two consecutive Cup victories. This long-awaited success marks a major return to silverware for the capital-based side.

A key figure in this achievement is head coach Ilir Daja, who delivered a trophy in his first season at the helm. Egnatia’s coach Edlir Tetova, who has led the club through a period of notable success, now turns his focus to the championship title, with both clubs advancing to the Final 4 of the Albanian Superliga.

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