TIRANA, September 1 – Dinamo City secured a 1-0 win over Skënderbeu on Monday evening after Farruku scored in the second minute of stoppage time.

The first half ended goalless despite chances for both teams. Dinamo looked more attacking, while Skënderbeu remained well organised in defence. The second half brought a faster pace, with both sides creating attacks and counterattacks.

Dinamo found the net twice but saw both goals ruled out following VAR reviews. Malomo also hit the crossbar, while Skënderbeu created several chances that goalkeeper Teqja stopped. In the 53rd minute, Malomo struck the crossbar after a Dinamo counterattack. Six minutes later, Lorenco Vila scored from outside the box, but VAR overturned the goal after identifying a foul at the start of the move.

Dinamo finished with 10 players after Qardaku received a red card. Coach Ilir Daja also received a red card.

The match at Elbasan Arena completed the second round of the Abissnet Superiore championship.

Egnatia lead the standings with 6 points. Teuta and Laçi have 4 points each. Vora and Dinamo City have 3 points. Vllaznia and AF Elbasani have 2 points each. Skënderbeu and Partizani have 1 point, while Tirana remain without a point.

The second-round results were Partizani 1-2 Laçi, AF Elbasani 1-1 Vllaznia, Teuta 3-1 Tirana, Vora 1-3 Egnatia and Skënderbeu 0-1 Dinamo City.

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