Korabi Peshkopi 3, Pogradeci 4

POGRADEC, Albania (Interstat) — Pogradeci outlasted Korabi Peshkopi in a high-scoring affair Wednesday, securing a 4-3 victory in a first-round match of the Albanian Cup that defied statistical projections. The match, played before a home crowd at Stadiumi Gjorgji Kyçyku, saw Pogradeci’s offense ignite in the second half to overcome a resilient challenge from the visitors and open its campaign with a win. The contest remained a tense, defensive struggle for the first 43 minutes before Taulant Marku broke the deadlock for the home side. Marku’s strike in the 44th minute sent Pogradeci into halftime with a narrow 1-0 advantage.… Read more...