VLORË, Albania (March 8, 2026) (Interstat) — Flamurtari secured a narrow 1-0 victory over favored Vllaznia Shkoder in an Albanian 1st Division match Sunday at Stadiumi Flamurtari. The lone goal came from Alessandro Bolzan in the 35th minute. The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Vllaznia Shkoder and predicted a draw. With the win, Flamurtari begins its league campaign with a victory, while Vllaznia Shkoder starts with a defeat. Both teams’ overall season records mirror their results from this opening fixture.