Skenderbeu, Vllaznia Shkoder settle for 1‑1 draw

KORÇË, Albania (Interstat) — Skenderbeu and KF Vllaznia Shkoder drew 1-1 Sunday at Stadiumi Skënderbeu in Korçë. B. Charles gave Skenderbeu a 31st-minute lead and played all 90 minutes. Bekim Balaj replied for Vllaznia in the 67th and also completed the match, though he was booked in the 38th. Vllaznia’s Ara, Gurishta and Nwokporo also received yellow cards, as did Skenderbeu’s Totre, Zenullari and Musa. Vllaznia used substitutions at the 46th and 82nd minutes, when Mehmeti and Uldedaj entered and Nwokporo departed. Skenderbeu made changes at the 69th, 75th and 84th minutes, including Totre, Shkembi, Janaqi and Seydi. Neither side found a late winner. In this competition, Vllaznia is 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw; Skenderbeu is 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Across all competitions, Vllaznia is 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, while Skenderbeu is 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws.