KUKËS, Albania (Interstat) — Kukesi defeated visiting Erzeni 3-2 on Wednesday at Kukës Arena, securing the win with a stoppage-time goal after Erzeni had fought back from two goals down. Jackson opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, and Albo Gjumsi doubled Kukesi’s lead in the 57th. Erzeni responded through Juljan Tota in the 72nd and Redi Veriu in the 83rd. Edmir Vidrica then scored in the 90th minute plus two to restore Kukesi’s advantage. Kukesi’s Jackson, Gjumsi and Vidrica each scored once, while Erzeni’s Tota and Veriu each scored once. The win moved Kukesi to 1-0 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Erzeni fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 overall. Kukesi had previously lost 5-0 at Teuta this season. Erzeni pushed for an equalizer after Veriu’s strike, but Kukesi held firm and found the decisive moment late. All five goals came after halftime, with Kukesi scoring three and Erzeni two.