Elbasan wins 2-1 at “Elbasan Arena”, with Mazarin the protagonist of both goals. Laçi claims a goal disallowed in extra time, after a controversial decision by referee Yzeiraj. The Yellow and Blues are confirming that the change in the bench has brought an important turn in the team’s results. With Glen Daja in charge, Elbasan has registered seven points in three matches, taking two consecutive victories and both after upsets. The latest success came against Laçi, with a score of 2-1, in a match with strong rivalry and an ending that will be discussed for a long time.
At “Elbasan Arena”, the home team did not have an easy time facing the Kurbinas. Laçi started better and managed to take the lead in the eighth minute, when Traore sent the ball into the net. However, the advantage of the guests lasted only four minutes. Mazari proved to be accurate from the penalty spot, restoring the balance and giving Elbasan the opportunity to enter the game again.
Mazari decides the match, Elbasan overturns everything
After the equalizer, both teams had their chances to change the score. The game remained open, with action in both zones, but the decisive moment came in the second half.
In the 67th minute, Mazari struck again, scoring his second personal goal and turning the score in favor of the yellow-blues. A double goal with special weight for the striker, but above all three points that confirm the positive performance of the team under the leadership of Daja.
Disallowed goal at the end sparks controversy
When everything seemed to be heading towards the end with Elbasan's victory, Laçi claimed to have found the equalizer in the extra minutes. Traore sent the ball into the net, but the Kurbinas' celebration was interrupted by the whistle of referee Yzeiraj, who signaled a foul before the shot.
The decision caused controversy, as the referee's intervention came at a moment when Laçi was desperately seeking an equalizer. The goal was disallowed and the match ended with a score of 2-1, in favor of the home team.
Elbasan enters the top race
Beyond the controversial episode at the end, the victory is of great importance for Elbasan's objectives. With the three points obtained against Laç, Glen Daja's team climbs to 14 points and positions itself in fourth place, approaching Ilir Daja's Dinamo.
Seven points in three games, two consecutive defeats and a team that is gaining confidence at the right moment. Elbasan is giving signals that it can be a protagonist in this season's competition, while Daja's work is accompanied by concrete results so far.
