Tirana and Elbasan were unable to get the three points in the fifth week of the “Abissnet Superiore” match, drawing 2-2. A fast-paced match with important episodes, where both teams had their moments to believe in victory, but in the end they were forced to settle for one point each.
Elbasan was the team that struck first. In the 23rd minute, Nikaj took advantage of a deflection by Ndong and the ball ended up in Tirana's net. The Yellow and Blues thus took the advantage and created the impression that they could control the match.
Xhixha brings Tirana back into the game
The home team's reaction was quick. Tirana didn't need much time to find the way to the goal, with Redon Xhixha putting the balance in the score. The equalizer gave more energy to the white and blue, but Elbasan did not retreat. On the contrary, the yellow and blue team took advantage of a precisely constructed action and managed to regain the advantage.
In the 37th minute, Mazari found himself in a favorable position inside the area and made no mistake in front of goal, taking Elbasan to the break with a 2-1 advantage.
The second half begins with another reaction from the blue and whites.
Tirana started the second half with a different face. The capital team immediately looked for a goal and found it again through the player who was proving decisive for the home team.
Redon Xhixha scored his second personal goal in this match, restoring the tie to 2-2. The striker thus became Tirana's main protagonist and set the balance in a match where his team had been forced to follow the score twice. After the second goal of the white and blues, both teams had moments to ask for more, but neither Tirana nor Elbasan managed to score a third goal.
The race remains tight in the standings.
The draw does not change the situation of the two teams in the classification much, but confirms a close race in the middle of the table. Tirana goes to the quota of 5 points and holds the sixth place, while Elbasan is positioned fifth with 6 points. The difference between the two teams remains only one point, which also shows the importance of the points that will be discussed in the coming weeks.
At “Selman Stërmasi” there were goals, reactions and an open duel until the end, but on balance Tirana and Elbasan must share the points. For the white and blue, Xhixha's double was enough to avoid defeat, while Elbasan leaves with one point after twice managing to take the lead.
