Pogradeci writes history/ Declared champion in women's volleyball, defeats Tirana 3-0

2026-05-05 12:55:00, Sport CNA

Pogradeci writes history/ Declared champion in women's volleyball, defeats

Pogradec has written history in Albanian women's volleyball, defeating Tirana with a score of 3 to 0 in the fifth game and being declared champion. Pogradec quickly closed the first set 25 to 16, but in the second set the Tirana team sought an equalizer and went to 8 to 13, but that was all, as Pogradec won this set as well 25 to 20. This victory has caused an entire city to experience strong emotions.

Pogradeci writes history/ Declared champion in women's volleyball, defeats

With Bajraktarovic in the organization, coach Besnik Lisha's team has gained the necessary calm in a final like this, while Jonson in the "4" position has been the coach's "trap" against Tirana. On the other hand, the capital team, without Malaj in the "3" position, has not had the necessary strength in the attack.

"I try to give the team good energy and keep the pace up. I feel great, it's my first time winning in a league. Unbelievable, we'll celebrate a lot today," said Bajraktarevi?.

"When I set out to come to Albania I never expected this, but I was blessed with a fantastic group of girls and we did everything for each other. We worked really hard for this, we wanted this. Tirana worked really hard too, but in the end it's only one team that comes out on top," Johnson said.

"We did it, now I can say with all my heart that we did it. I knew we wouldn't forgive it, with all this support from our citizens. We are very happy that Pogradec's name will be included in the list of champion teams. We had amazing fans, there were no places like this. This is the night of Pogradec and we will celebrate", said captain Paola Gjata.

Pogradeci writes history/ Declared champion in women's volleyball, defeats

The team's coach, Besnik Lisha, proudly said Pogradec was prepared for victory.

"We are absolutely prepared to win. The best team won. It has never happened that friendly teams win on the opponent's field, as happened with the finals, but there are good things and this part and the teams are playing the same on every field. This team, Pogradec, is built to be a winner," said Lisha.

The atmosphere in Pogradec was electrifying, with fans celebrating for a long time for this historic achievement of the lake girls.

Pogradeci writes history/ Declared champion in women's volleyball, defeats

This season has been extraordinary for Pogradec, as previously the team had also won the "Gjergj Kastrioti" League and the Republic Cup, thus completing a golden triplet in Albanian volleyball. /CNA