Mitrovica W beat Ludogorets W 2-0 in the UWCL first qualifying round final to advance to the Round of 32. Mulliqi (15') and Shala (61') scored the goals.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Mitrovica started on the front foot and took the lead in the 15th minute. Blerta Shala picked out Aurora Mulliqi in the centre of the box, and the striker's right-footed finish beat Ludogorets goalkeeper M. Ilieva to the high centre of the goal.
Ludogorets held firm for the remainder of the first half, and the score remained 1-0 at the break. The Bulgarian champions had chances to level but could not find a way past Mitrovica goalkeeper R. Spahiu.
Mitrovica head coach Shpëtim Idrizi made his first change in the 57th minute, introducing Albulena Guri for Ambra Gjegji. Two minutes later, the Kosovans doubled their lead. Blerta Shala — who had been booked for a foul in the 55th minute — scored the second goal in the 61st minute to put the result beyond doubt.
Ludogorets coach Hristos Dokov made four substitutions in response, but his side could not pull a goal back. Mitrovica saw out the game comfortably, with Shala making way for Gresa Berisha in the 90th minute and Edona Kryeziu replaced by Eda Özbay in stoppage time.
The turning point
The second goal arrived at a crucial moment. Ludogorets had survived the first half without further damage and were beginning to push forward after the restart. Shala's yellow card in the 55th minute could have been a concern, but she responded immediately by scoring the decisive second goal just six minutes later. The strike — coming two minutes after Idrizi's first substitution — killed any momentum Ludogorets had been building.
Key performers
Blerta Shala — The midfielder was the architect of both goals. She provided the assist for Mulliqi's opener in the 15th minute, then scored the second herself in the 61st. She also received a yellow card for a foul in the 55th minute but was not punished further. She was substituted in the 90th minute after a complete performance.
Aurora Mulliqi — The striker scored the crucial early goal that settled Mitrovica's nerves. She had scored a hat-trick in the 10-0 semi-final win over Zimbru Chisinau three days earlier and continued her hot streak in the final.
R. Spahiu — The Mitrovica goalkeeper kept a clean sheet in a match where Ludogorets had spells of pressure. Ludogorets failed to find a way past her despite introducing fresh attacking options from the bench.
Player of the Match: Blerta Shala — A goal, an assist, and the driving force behind both of Mitrovica's goals.
By the numbers
Mitrovica scored twice from five shots on target in the first half, converting their early dominance into a 1-0 lead. The second goal came from a period of sustained pressure after the interval. Ludogorets, who had won their semi-final to reach this final, could not translate their second-half push into clear-cut chances. The 261 spectators at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri saw a disciplined defensive performance from Mitrovica, who did not concede after taking the lead.
What it means
Mitrovica advance to the UEFA Women's Champions League Round of 32, marking the second time in the club's history they have reached that stage — the first being in 2019/20. The win caps a perfect mini-tournament for the Kosovan side, who scored 12 goals across their two matches without conceding.
For Ludogorets, their first UWCL campaign ends at the first qualifying round. "For us, this was invaluable experience. The team gave everything they had, and the only thing I can do is congratulate the girls," said head coach Hristos Dokov in a statement on the club's official website. Ludogorets will now focus on defending their Bulgarian domestic league title.
Verdict
Mitrovica were the stronger side from start to finish and fully deserved their victory. The 2-0 scoreline reflects a game they controlled without needing to replicate the 10-goal fireworks of their semi-final. Shala's all-action display in midfield was the difference, and the Kosovan champions look well-equipped for the Round of 32.
Match Events
Key match events between Mitrovica W and Ludogorets W — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
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API data: 9 Aug 2026
