Laci vs FK Kukesi

Laci took the lead in the 16th minute through captain Stiven Bibo, who found the net to put the home side ahead. Kukesi responded from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute to level the score at 1-1, where it remained until half-time.

The hosts took control after the restart. Olsi Myrta restored Laci's lead in the 51st minute, scoring just six minutes into the second half. Andri Stafa sealed the win in the 65th minute, making it 3-1 with a quarter of the match still to play.

Myrta's strike early in the second half proved decisive. After a first half in which both sides traded blows — Bibo's opener followed by Kukesi's penalty equaliser — Laci's quick goal after the break gave them a lead they never looked like surrendering. Stafa's third goal 14 minutes later removed any prospect of a Kukesi fightback.

Stiven Bibo opened the scoring and set the tone for Laci's attacking display. Olsi Myrta scored what proved to be the winner just after half-time. Andri Stafa added the third to round off a comfortable win. All three are pre-season fixtures for Laci's 2026/27 Kategoria Superiore campaign.

The 3-1 scoreline reflects a second-half Laci dominance that the 1-1 half-time score did not fully capture. Laci struck twice after the break while keeping Kukesi at bay, suggesting a superior fitness base or tactical adjustment at the interval. The result extended Laci's unbeaten run against Kukesi to five matches — a notable turnaround given that Kukesi leads the all-time head-to-head with 19 wins from 45 meetings, compared to Laci's 13.

Both Albanian sides used the fixture as pre-season preparation for the 2026/27 season. Laci, who beat Vora 4-1 on 11 July in their previous friendly, continued their positive summer form. The result continues Laci's recent dominance in the fixture — they have now gone five matches without defeat against Kukesi. Exact dates for their next friendlies and the start of the Kategoria Superiore season were not confirmed at the time of writing.

A straightforward pre-season workout for Laci, who controlled the second half after a competitive first period. Bibo, Myrta and Stafa all got on the scoresheet, which will please the coaching staff. Kukesi will want to address why they could not build on their first-half equaliser, but pre-season friendly results carry limited lasting significance.