Sileks vs Dinamo Tirana

Dinamo Tirana's third goal in the 90th minute was the clear turning point. A 1-1 draw would have been a fair reflection of a game where both sides shared long spells of possession. Metaj's late intervention flipped the result and gave Dinamo Tirana a winning start to their pre-season campaign.

• Bruno Dita (Dinamo Tirana) — The experienced midfielder set the tone with an early goal and helped control the tempo in the first half. His reading of the game remains a key asset for the Albanian side.
• Nikola Bogdanovski (Sileks) — The 22-year-old forward scored Sileks' equaliser and led the line well, offering a focal point for their attack in the second half.
• D. Metaj (Dinamo Tirana) — The 19-year-old came off the bench to score the late winner. A promising cameo that will have caught the eye of the coaching staff.

Player of the match: Bruno Dita — his early goal and midfield influence underpinned Dinamo Tirana's performance.

Pre-season friendlies rarely produce comprehensive public stats, but the 2-1 scoreline tells a story of a competitive, relatively even contest. Dinamo Tirana's early goal gave them a platform, Sileks' second-half response showed resilience, and the late winner underlined Dinamo's depth. The red card in stoppage time suggests a game that became more physical as it wore on — not unusual for a first pre-season fixture.

Both sides finished 4th in their respective domestic leagues (Macedonian First League and Albanian Super League) in 2025/26, so this was a well-matched encounter between two clubs of similar stature.

This was the first pre-season friendly for both clubs as they build towards the 2026/27 campaign. Each side is likely to enter UEFA Conference League qualifying in the summer, making these early friendlies important for fitness and tactical cohesion.

• Sileks continue their pre-season schedule next as they prepare for a new Macedonian First League campaign.
• Dinamo Tirana will use this result as a confidence boost heading into further friendlies before their domestic season commences.

A typical pre-season friendly: an early goal, an equaliser, and a late winner. Dinamo Tirana's superior depth told in the closing stages, while Sileks will take encouragement from their second-half display. The red card is a minor concern for Dinamo's discipline, but pre-season is precisely where these lessons are learned.