Flamurtari complains about the reserved treatment in Fushë Krujë, where in addition to the refereeing, the Vlorë footballers have been mistreated by those of Iliria. In a video published by the red and black club, but deleted a few minutes later, Selman's anti-sporting behavior towards Jakup Berisha is denounced. The indecent harassment and then the unpunished simulation was one of the cases for which the Vlorë players raised their voices.
The defeat in Fushë-Krujë against Iliria has left behind not only disappointment with the result, but also a series of controversies for Flamurtari. The Vlorë club has publicly expressed its dissatisfaction with the way the match was judged, focusing on an episode that could have changed the course of the match. The Vlorë fans oppose the annulment of Jakup Berisha's goal in the 58th minute, considering the decision unfair. But Flamurtari's dissatisfaction is not only related to the judgment, as the club has also denounced episodes of unsportsmanlike behavior on the field of play.
Beyond the referees' decisions, the red and black camp has also raised allegations about the behavior of some Iliria players towards their opponents. A video initially published on the club's channels and deleted a few minutes later, was accompanied by the denunciation of an episode between Adolf Selmani and Flamurtari player, Jakup Berisha. It is about an inappropriate action towards the opposing player, followed by a simulation that was not punished by the referee. These episodes have increased the tension after the end of the challenge, shifting the attention also to the behavior on the field.
Berisha's goal that sparked Flamurtari protests
The main episode contested by the Vlora team occurred in the 58th minute, when Jakup Berisha sent the ball into the Iliria net, at a moment when the locals were leading 1-0. However, Flamurtari's celebration did not last long, as assistant Ani Kociaj signaled an offside position and the goal was not considered valid. A decision that caused immediate dissatisfaction among the fans, who see this episode as one of the decisive moments of the confrontation.
In the absence of the VAR system, the decision of the three referees remained final. The main referee of the match was Daniel Vrapi, while there were disputes from the Flamurtari camp regarding the way the refereeing was conducted during the match.
Official reaction: Sports justice is required
After the challenge, Flamurtari came out with a public reaction, openly opposing the decision to cancel Jakup Berisha's goal.
The club's statement reads: "Flamurtari FC condemns the decision taken by the main referee in the 58th minute of the match against KF Iliria, to cancel the goal scored by Jakup Berisha. Flamurtari FC demands correctness, sporting justice and respect for the rules of the game. Football must be decided on the field and every decision must be fair and impartial."
This reaction shows that the club's dissatisfaction is not simply a matter of the result, but is directly related to the interpretation of an episode that, according to the Vlora fans, influenced the fate of the match.
