Dinamo City faced Hajduk Split tonight in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round. The match took place at the ‘Poljud’ stadium in Croatia. Despite a strong start, Dinamo lost 2-1. Dejvi Bregu scored the only goal for the Albanian side.

Coach Ilir Daja lined up: Teqja (GK), Lorran, Aliji, Dita (c), Meksi, Nani, Beqja, Zabergja, Bregu, Qefalija, and Vila.

Dinamo struck first. In the 36th minute, Bregu fired in a spectacular goal, giving his team a 1-0 lead. The first half ended with Dinamo in front.

However, Hajduk responded quickly after the break. Seventeen-year-old Durdov equalized early in the second half. Then, in the 64th minute, Bamba turned the match around with Hajduk’s second goal. Dinamo pushed for another goal but failed to convert their chances.

The return leg takes place on August 14 at ‘Air Albania’ Stadium in Tirana.

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