Vllaznimi secured a 99-90 victory over Peja in the Superliga on Sunday, overturning expectations in a match that did not unfold as anticipated. The away side took control early and maintained their advantage through the final period, finishing with a nine-point margin at the buzzer.
Peja sit fifth after 28 matches with 11 wins, while Vllaznimi occupy eighth place following ten victories. Both sides share identical records of 17 and 18 defeats respectively, though the gap between them has narrowed after this result.
Peja arrived with mixed recent form, including a narrow 87-81 win over Treпча and a heavy 83-105 defeat to Dinamo Bucureşti. Vllaznimi had lost their last two outings, falling 71-83 to Sigal Prishtina and 67-90 to Bor, raising questions about their momentum heading into this fixture.
The visitors responded differently than their recent results suggested. They pushed the tempo when the home side settled into rhythm, and Peja could not find their usual defensive shape when the game tightened. Vllaznimi took advantage of the open spaces and converted when it mattered.
Our forecast had backed the home side at 56 per cent confidence, but the match went elsewhere. Vllaznimi's offensive efficiency in the second half proved decisive, and Peja's inability to stop the transition play cost them dearly.
The result leaves Peja still fifth but under pressure to respond at home. Vllaznimi move closer to the teams above them and have picked up three points that could prove vital in the closing stages of the campaign.
