Ballkani saw off Drenica Škëndraj 2:0 in the third round of the Superliga on Thursday evening. The away side took the lead in the second half and held on for a comfortable win. It was a result that shifts the table slightly, with Ballkani moving into fifth place and Drenica remaining seventh.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when A. Dosso found the back of the net. To be fair, the home side had spent much of the first half pressing but failed to create clear chances. Drenica went forward after the break but could not trouble the Ballkani defence until the opening goal arrived.
And here's the thing — the match was not truly sealed until the final moments. L. Popaj added a second goal in the 90+3rd minute to put the result beyond doubt. By then, Drenica had already conceded eight shots on target and managed only two of their own. The visitors were in control of the tie for long stretches.
The statistics tell a story of Ballkani's dominance. They completed 204 attacks compared to Drenica's 157 and enjoyed 56 per cent possession. Shots on target stood at 8:2 in Ballkani's favour, though the away side could have done better with their chances. Drenica collected five yellow cards, a sign of frustration in the final third.
The result keeps Ballkani's early momentum alive with six points from three games. Drenica sit on two points from three matches and have yet to register a victory. The gap between them in the table is four points, and the visitors fancy their chances of climbing further if they maintain this form.
