SHKODËR, Albania (Interstat) — Aris Ara scored in the 19th minute and Edon Murataj added a goal in the 56th minute as Vllaznia Shkoder defeated Flamurtari 2-0 on Sunday in an Albanian 1st Division match at Stadiumi Loro Boriçi.

The home side controlled possession through the first half, and Ara broke the deadlock with a finish from inside the area. Murataj doubled the lead early in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive miscue to slot home.

Vllaznia improved its league record to 13 wins, six losses and four draws, and its overall mark across all competitions to 25 wins, 14 losses and seven draws. Flamurtari fell to 5-13-6 in league play and 9-17-12 overall.

Vllaznia entered the match after a 1-0 loss to KF Tirana on May 6 and a 2-0 defeat at Bylis on May 2. The victory snapped a three-game winless streak in league play for the hosts. Flamurtari had drawn 1-1 at home against Teuta Durres on May 6 and won 4-1 at Partizani Tirana on May 2 before Sunday’s loss.

The teams met twice earlier in the season. Flamurtari won 1-0 at home on Oct. 29, 2025, and Vllaznia won 3-2 at home on Dec. 24, 2025. Flamurtari also won 1-0 at home on March 8, 2026. Sunday’s result gave Vllaznia its second win in the last four meetings.

Ara’s goal was his fifth of the season in all competitions, while Murataj’s strike was his seventh. Vllaznia goalkeeper Kristian Ndoj recorded the clean sheet.

Flamurtari struggled to generate scoring chances, managing only one shot on target. Vllaznia had six shots on goal.

The victory moved Vllaznia into a stronger position in the league standings, while Flamurtari remained near the bottom of the table.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Vllaznia Shkoder 1, Flamurtari 1, while Interstat’s ELO system gave Vllaznia an 83 percent probability to win.