ROGOZHINË, Albania (Interstat) — Egnatia Rrogozhinë opened its 1st Division campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Teuta Durrës on Monday, defying a pre-match projection of a low-scoring draw with an offensive outburst at Egnatia Arena.

The match, played March 9, 2026, saw the home side capitalize on a crucial surge just before halftime to seize control and never relinquish it. The result immediately separated the two sides in the early Albanian league table, with Egnatia securing a win to start its season while Teuta was left searching for its first points.

Egnatia’s Vasileios Zogos opened the scoring in the 25th minute, providing the early advantage the hosts sought. Teuta’s Alessandro Albanese responded with an equalizer in the 40th minute, briefly leveling the match and suggesting the tight contest that statistical models had forecast. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of 1-1, while its ELO rating system gave Egnatia an 83.4% probability to win.

Any momentum for the visitors was abruptly halted in first-half stoppage time. In the 45+3 minute, Daniel Adjessa found the net for Egnatia, restoring the lead just before the break and shifting the match’s complexion entirely.

The second half saw Egnatia solidify its dominance. Nikola Burić extended the advantage to 3-1 with a goal in the 78th minute, effectively putting the result beyond doubt. Egnatia added a fourth goal later to build an insurmountable lead. Teuta managed a late consolation goal to create the final 4-2 margin, but the outcome was long decided.

The victory gives Egnatia Rrogozhinë an ideal start in 1st Division play, now holding a record of 1 win and 0 losses both in the league and across all competitions this season. For Teuta Durrës, the defeat marks a disappointing opening, leaving them with 0 wins and 1 loss in the league and overall for the campaign.

The four-goal performance served as a potent statement from Egnatia, exceeding offensive expectations in a match that was statistically favored for them but predicted to be far closer on the scoreboard. The team’s ability to score in key moments, particularly the critical goal just before halftime, proved the difference in securing a decisive three points at home.