Malisheva vs Vllaznia Shkodër

Malisheva began on the front foot, Uka hitting the post before the deadlock was broken. The forward made no mistake in the 34th minute, converting from Veliu's pass to level the aggregate scores.

The hosts doubled their lead just before half-time. Ibishi capitalised from close range after Vllaznia failed to clear a corner, with V. Isgandarli providing the assist — making it 2-0 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate at the break.

Vllaznia needed one goal to swing the tie back in their favour, but Malisheva struck twice in five minutes after the restart. Uka completed his brace in the 52nd minute, played through by Ibishi, before turning provider himself for Veliu's goal five minutes later (57'). The 4-0 lead put the tie beyond reach.

Substitute Dulaj added a fifth in the 89th minute, heading home from V. Nafiu's cross to cap a dominant display.

Ibishi's 45th-minute goal — the second of the night — was decisive. Had Vllaznia reached half-time at 1-0, they would have held the aggregate advantage. Instead, Malisheva went in two goals ahead on the night and three ahead on aggregate, forcing the Albanian side to chase the game after the restart.

The opening five minutes of the second half compounded Vllaznia's misery. Uka's second goal and Veliu's strike inside 300 seconds removed any prospect of a comeback.

Kreshnik Uka (Malisheva) — Two goals and an assist. The forward hit the post early, scored his first Malisheva goal in the 34th minute, added a second early in the second half, then set up Veliu. His movement across the front line caused problems Vllaznia never solved. Player of the match.

Dzemal Ibishi (Malisheva) — A goal just before half-time and the assist for Uka's second. The Norwegian-born midfielder was at the heart of Malisheva's best attacking moments.

Arlind Veliu (Malisheva) — Assisted Uka's opener and scored the fourth himself. His energy from midfield gave Malisheva control of the centre of the pitch.

The provider-payload data shows Malisheva scored five goals from open play, with all three of their attacking midfielders — Uka, Ibishi and Veliu — directly involved in multiple goals. Vllaznia managed no goals from 90 minutes despite having a 2-1 first-leg lead, reflecting how completely Malisheva seized control after the interval.

Seven yellow cards were shown — four to Malisheva, three to Vllaznia — indicating a physical contest. Malisheva's discipline was tested, but they never conceded a red card that could have shifted momentum.

Malisheva advance to the second qualifying round with a 6-2 aggregate victory, having recovered from a 2-1 first-leg defeat. It is the club's first European tie win in their debut continental campaign. Vllaznia Shkodër exit the competition at the first hurdle, their European summer ended in Podujevë.

Malisheva will face their next opponent in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round, with the draw determining their path. For Vllaznia, attention now turns to domestic preparations for the 2026/27 Albanian Superliga season.

A comprehensive, professional turnaround from Malisheva. After losing the first leg, they pressed from the opening whistle, finished clinically and never allowed Vllaznia to establish any rhythm. The five-goal margin was no exaggeration — the Kosovan side were sharper, faster and more decisive in every phase.