"Wild" end in the Superiore, teams only for victory

2025-04-11 18:07:00, Sport CNA

The Super League has entered its final weeks, which are also crucial for the fate of the teams. In this phase, false steps are discouraged, as they could have major consequences for the present, but also for the future.

In the capital, Partizan hosts Egnatia, in a match where spectacle is guaranteed, as both teams aim for the championship title.

The recent derby defeat to Tirana has put the Reds' participation in the Final Four in doubt. Coach Skënder Gega is looking for a return to victory, saying that the defeat to his eternal rivals was a bad experience. He also said that there will be changes against Egnatia.

"Losing a derby always has an impact. Personally, I experienced it badly for two reasons. I've been part of the derby for many years. Regret for the way we appeared on the field and how we were punished by two penalties and a free kick. We can't put our finger on one player.

I remember the first goal conceded. It's unforgivable for a club like Partizan to concede like that from a free kick. There were eight players just watching. The other team was more demanding.

"We will try to make changes against Egnatia. We will bring new energy, because we are on our own turf. Let's not repeat that derby performance," declared Gega.

Egnatia is also looking to return to winning ways, with the team coming into this match after two losses. The coach of the Rrogozhina team, Edlir Tetova, described the championship as a wild end.

"I think it's a match that requires maximum commitment, to maintain first place and to have continuity because we are coming off two losses, both in the Cup with Partizan and in the championship with Elbasan.

The department that is limping the most is the defense, that's where I have to put the emphasis. Again we have shortcomings in defense, Xhemajli is missing, after the injury in the Cup with Partizan, he was also not present against Elbasan. He will not be present tomorrow either. Adding Maloë and Ndreca here, both in defense. I think that with a little caution we will do something.

There is a good ending, but there is also a wild ending, at this moment we have a wild ending due to the fact that both teams need full points. I think it will be a match that will have quite a sporting fight.

"I don't have the luxury of managing the starters. We are missing players, we have tried to operate something with the defensive midfielders, but I think we need to pick up the pace to be as ready as possible for the Final 4," Tetova declared.

Another delicate match is the one between Vllaznia and Dinamo, two teams that are going through a difficult moment in the championship.

As for survival, two finals will be played in Korça and Durrës, where four teams will seek victory at all costs, to continue the fight to stay in the elite.

The next challenge is between Elbasan and Bylis, two teams that also have a victory obligation. The yellow-blues are 1 point away from the Final Four, while the ballshiots are in danger of survival.

All of these matches will be played at 3:30 p.m.