Ramir Sadiku secured their first victory of the season with a 2:3 win away to Besa Peja in the fifth round of League 2. The result came on Thursday evening and shifted the balance between two sides that had played out identical records before kickoff. Both teams sat on four points from four matches, though Besa Peja occupied thirteenth place while Ramir Sadiku held eleventh.
It was a match that reflected the pattern of recent encounters for both clubs. Besa Peja had notched two draws in their last three games before dropping losses to Vllaznia and Istogu. Ramir Sadiku's recent form read like a string of stalemates — 2:2 against Sukareka, 2:2 versus Teferik Kanga, 2:2 with Lepenci, and a goalless stalemate with Kika.
And here's the thing about that pattern. Ramir Sadiku had gone four rounds without a win, collecting points without breaking through. Besa Peja had won once and lost twice, finding themselves in the lower half of the table. This result ended the visitors' run of draws and gave them something to build on.
To be fair, neither side dominated proceedings in the traditional sense. The scoreline suggests a game that moved back and forth, with both teams capable of finding the net. Besa Peja played at home but could not hold on to what looked like a competitive fixture. Ramir Sadiku took the points and moved a step closer to stability.
By then the table told a clearer story. Besa Peja remained thirteenth with four points, while Ramir Sadiku climbed to eleventh with the same total but now carrying the weight of a victory. The gap between them narrowed, though the difference in form may prove decisive over time. Ramir Sadiku fancy their chances of climbing further, but they will need to replicate this performance.