Vllaznia and Elbasani claimed important victories in their respective Superliga matches against Tirana and Bylis, confirming the gap between the top teams and those fighting for survival.

In Shkodër, Vllaznia triumphed 3–1 over Tirana in the classic Albanian derby, while in Elbasan, the home team won 2–1 against Bylis.

Both matches offered plenty of spectacle and tense moments on the field.

At the “Loro Boriçi” Stadium, Tirana took an early lead in the 9th minute through Tebekou, but Vllaznia quickly responded. Andrey Yaho equalized in the 14th minute, and Bekim Balaj gave the hosts the lead five minutes later.

Despite being reduced to ten men after Kouros was sent off in the 52nd minute, Vllaznia secured the win with a penalty goal from Kastrati in the 77th minute. With this result, Vllaznia remains at the top with 19 points, while Tirana sits second from the bottom with six.

In Elbasan, the home side showed dominance early on. After Bruno was sent off for Bylis in the 25th minute, Ibrahim scored twice — in the 26th and 38th minutes. Marku’s goal in the 51st minute reduced the gap but did not change the outcome.

With this win, Elbasani climbs to second place with 14 points, level with Dinamo City and Egnatia (who have one game in hand).

SUPERLIGA – ROUND 8
Friday, October 24
Vora – Dinamo City 0–2
Vllaznia – Tirana  3–1
AF Elbasani – Bylis 2–1
Saturday, October 25
Partizani – Egnatia 17:00
Teuta – Flamurtari 17:00

Standings:
Vllaznia 19 pts, Dinamo City 14, Egnatia 14, Elbasani 14, Teuta 11, Vora 10, Partizani 7, Bylis 6, Tirana 6, Flamurtari 2.

(Partizani, Egnatia, Teuta, and Flamurtari have one game less)

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