Malisheva edge past Gllani in Superliga encounter
Malisheva claimed a 3-1 victory over Gllani in the fourth round of the Superliga on Saturday. The hosts opened the scoring through V. Isgandarli in the tenth minute before O. Bilalli responded for the visitors just before the interval. Isgandarli then struck twice in the closing stages to secure all three points for his side.
The opening goal arrived early, with Isgandarli finding the net in the tenth minute. Bilalli levelled matters for Gllani nine minutes later, giving the visitors hope. But the home side regained control when Isgandarli restored their advantage in the seventy-first minute.
By then the momentum had shifted firmly towards Malisheva. Isgandarli completed his brace four minutes later, putting the result beyond doubt. Despite Gllani registering more attacks overall, their inability to convert opportunities told against them.
The statistics reveal an interesting picture. Malisheva managed eleven shots on target compared to just three from Gllani. The hosts also earned five corners to their opponents' two, suggesting sustained pressure in the final third.
Malisheva remain top of the table with four games played and ten points. Their record stands at three wins and one draw from four matches. This victory extends their unbeaten run to five games across all competitions.
Gllani sit sixth with seven points from four fixtures. Their record of two wins, one draw and one defeat sees them fall behind the leaders. The gap between the two sides now stands at three points.