Albania round-up: Tirana increase advantage
Saturday, November 9, 2002
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SK Tirana moved five points clear as they continued their unbeaten start with a 2-0 win.
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Xhafas on target
However, they left it late as Fjodor Xhafa opened the scoring in the 75th minute before Devi Mukaj sealed the points three minutes later. Defending champions KS Dinamo Tirana claimed their second successive win at home to KS Besa, Daniel Xhafa and Ulian Ahmataj the men on target.
Late leveller
Edmond Kappllani struck a last-minute goal to secure a vital point for second-placed KF Partizani at KS Elbasani. Aleksander Karioka put Partizani in front in the 14th minute but Dorian Bylykbashi (20) and Shkelqim Hajdari (58) put the home team further ahead before Kappllani's late leveller.
Early lead
KS Vllaznia were made to fight hard for their 3-2 win against KS Besëlidhja. Vllaznia found themselves 3-0 up within 32 minutes as Edi Martini and two goals from Arbri put them firmly in the driving seat. But they took their foot of the pedal and Gasper Ndoja and Alban Bruka both hit the net to ensure a nervy finish.
Other games
KS Apolonia claimed a 2-0 home win against KS Teuta thanks to a 60th minute penalty from Artion Poci and Vasko Ruko's strike ten minutes from time. Elsewhere, KS Flamurtari defeated KF Erzeni 2-1 and KF Lushnja drew 1-1 with KS Bylis.
