Albania round-up: Late goal spares Dinamo's blushes

Paulin Dhembi's late goal moved KS Dinamo Tirana three points clear at the top of the Liga e Pare table on Saturday.

Dhembi seals it
Dhembi struck on 86 minutes to clinch a 2-1 victory for his side at rock-bottom KS Luftëtari. The home side had levelled the scores eight minutes earlier through Arben Çoni after Klodian Asllani had given Dinamo a first-half lead.

Tirana held
Dinamo moved clear of second-placed SK Tirana, who were held to a goalless draw by KS Bylis. Meanwhile, there was a Brazilian feel to KS Partizani's 3-0 win over KS Flamurtari. Brazilian midfield player Abilio opened the scoring in the first half while his compatriot Karioka helped himself to a double after the break.

Begeja the hero
Elsewhere, Gentian Begeja scored the only goal of the game as KS Teuta overcame KS Shkumbini 1-0, KS Tomori beat KS Erzeni 3-1, KS Vllaznia lost 2-1 at KF Lushnja and the game between KS Apolonia and KS Besëlidhja ended 1-1.