FC Lugano wins convincingly, Dukagjini's pursuit ends in failure in the second qualifying round.
FC Lugano defeated Dukagjini 1-5 at Kampi Nacional Hajvalia, Pristina, in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Behrens scored a hat-trick, while Dukagjini suffered a heavy defeat after their unsuccessful attempts to reduce the deficit.
- 0'The match has started.
Dukagjini hosts FC Lugano.
- 6'K. Behrens puts FC Lugano ahead.
In the 6th minute, K. Behrens scored to give FC Lugano a 1-0 lead against Dukagjini. The visitors quickly gained the advantage with their first shot on target.
- 9'D. Dos Santos helped FC Lugano double their lead.
In the 9th minute, D. Dos Santos scored for FC Lugano after an assist from M. Zanotti, making the score 0-2. FC Lugano is having a very favorable start, having quickly established a significant lead.
- 10'M. Maliqi narrowed the gap for Dukagjini.
In the 10th minute, M. Maliqi scored for Dukagjini, reducing the deficit to 1-2. The goal came immediately after two consecutive goals conceded, quickly rekindling hope for Dukagjini in the match.
- 12'Lugano controlled the game.
12th minuteFC Lugano is leading 1-2 and has superior ball control with a ratio of 35% - 65%, forcing Dukagjini to retreat into deep defense. However, the game has not yet created a clear difference as both teams have 2-2 shots on goal.
- 24'Lugano is in control, but Dukagjini is still looking for opportunities.
24th minuteFC Lugano is leading 2-1 and has a possession advantage of 41% - 59%. Dukagjini is under pressure but still has more shots on goal, 4-2, showing that the game is not entirely one-sided.
- 36'K. Behrens helped FC Lugano extend their lead.
In the 36th minute, K. Behrens scored for FC Lugano after an assist from A. Papadopoulos, increasing the score to 1-3. FC Lugano continued to maintain the initiative and created a significant lead over Dukagjini.
- 36'FC Lugano controlled the game.
At the 36th minute, FC Lugano was leading 2-1 and dominated possession with 62%, while Dukagjini only had 38% and was forced to retreat under pressure. However, the game wasn't entirely one-sided, with both teams having had 4 shots on goal.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-3.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Dukagjini was substituted at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, G. Elezaj came on as a substitute for A. Merlaku for Dukagjini. The home team made the substitution while trailing FC Lugano 1-3.
- 46'Dukagjini was substituted at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, A. Bytyqi came on as a substitute for T. Bardhoku for Dukagjini. Trailing 1-3, this substitution could provide Dukagjini with extra impetus after the break.
- 48'FC Lugano took control, but Dukagjini still fought back.
In the 48th minute, FC Lugano took control with 65% possession, putting pressure on Dukagjini. However, the game wasn't entirely one-sided, with Dukagjini having a slight advantage in shots on goal (6-5) and corner kicks tied at 1-1.
- 51'Lugano extended their lead after an own goal.
In the 51st minute, E. Sinani of Dukagjini scored an own goal, giving FC Lugano a 1-4 lead. The visitors maintained a comfortable lead over Dukagjini.
- 56'I. Zulfiu came on as a substitute for J. Stevenson.
In the 56th minute, I. Zulfiu came on as a substitute for J. Stevenson for Dukagjini. Dukagjini made a personnel change while trailing FC Lugano 1-4.
- 58'K. Behrens helped FC Lugano extend their lead.
In the 58th minute, K. Behrens scored after an assist from U. Bislimi, helping FC Lugano extend their lead to 1-5 against Dukagjini.
- 60'FC Lugano controlled the game.
At the 60th minute, FC Lugano still held control with 38% possession - 62%, leading Dukagjini 1-5. However, Dukagjini wasn't completely outplayed, with 7 shots on goal compared to 6.
- 62'FC Lugano made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, D. Kelvin came on as a substitute for L. Mai for FC Lugano. This was a notable change in a game where the visiting team was controlling the game well.
- 62'FC Lugano made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, FC Lugano made a substitution: E. Pihlstrom came on, and K. Behrens left the field. This was the first personnel change recorded after the goal in the 58th minute.
- 63'FC Lugano made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, FC Lugano made a substitution: D. Moncada came on for R. Steffen. With a large lead, the team may be aiming to maintain a solid defensive position for the remainder of the match.
- 65'Dukagjini made a substitution after the fifth goal.
In the 65th minute, Dukagjini made a substitution, with K. Thaci coming on to replace D. Isufi. The home team needed to find more energy as they were trailing FC Lugano 1-5.
- 65'Dukagjini made a substitution during a difficult time.
In the 65th minute, Dukagjini brought Luan on to replace E. Sinani. The home team needed to find a way to regain control of the game after falling behind 1-5.
- 71'FC Lugano made a substitution in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, FC Lugano made a substitution: G. Ajdin came on, U. Bislimi left the match. The visiting team continued to refresh their squad while enjoying a completely favorable position.
- 73'Lugano controlled the game.
In the 73rd minute, FC Lugano was still controlling the game with possession.37% - 63%, while Dukagjini had to drop deep to withstand the pressure. Although the number of shots on goal was equal.8 - 8Lugano had a slight advantage in terms of accuracy.3 - 5.
- 74'FC Lugano made a substitution in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, FC Lugano made a substitution: BD Castro Espinosa came on, and D. Dos Santos left the field. With the game heavily tilted in FC Lugano's favor, this adjustment helped the visitors maintain the initiative.
- 86'FC Lugano controlled the game.
In the 86th minute, FC Lugano still held control with a 36% - 64% possession rate and led Dukagjini 1-5. However, Dukagjini wasn't completely outmatched in terms of finishing, only slightly behind with a 9-8 record, in a game that had slowed down due to the large deficit.
- KTFinal score: Dukagjini 1-5 FC Lugano
The match ended with a score of 1-5.
Updated at 23:24 on July 29, 2026
Match information
Match:Dukagjini vs FC Lugano
Time:July 29, 2026 21:30
Tournament:UEFA Europa Conference League
Dukagjini is under pressure after their recent results.
Dukagjini enters the clash with FC Lugano after a defeat in their last match. Although only one result is provided, this development still means the team needs to approach the game more cautiously, especially in their defensive organization and controlling difficult moments.
Playing at home, Dukagjini will need to maintain focus throughout the match rather than relying solely on individual attacks. Maintaining spacing between lines and limiting space in front of the defensive area could be crucial if the home team wants to create a balanced game.
FC Lugano has the advantage of current form and head-to-head record.
FC Lugano won their last match, giving them a more positive psychological state before their away game. They also hold the advantage in their most recent encounter, with Dukagjini yet to win and FC Lugano emerging victorious.
Those facts don't guarantee an easy match for FC Lugano, but they give the visitors more basis to proactively implement their plan. They can aim to control the tempo, force Dukagjini to retreat deep, and wait for the right moment to exploit their mistakes.
The key point is the approach to the game.
For Dukagjini, the immediate priority is to avoid being put at a disadvantage early in the match. A tight, close-knit approach with good coordination between the lines and effective use of transitional situations could help the home team mitigate the psychological impact of their opponent.
Meanwhile, FC Lugano will likely look to maintain the initiative but without sacrificing too much space in their defense. The advantage from their recent results and head-to-head record will only be valuable if the visitors maintain discipline and patience against a Dukagjini side that may opt for a cautious approach.
Pre-match analysis
This is a match where FC Lugano enters with more advantages, from recent form to head-to-head results. Dukagjini still has a chance to create a competitive game if they improve their defense and maintain focus, but the home team will face a major challenge in neutralizing their opponent's confidence.
Overall, the match could be decided by the team that controls the transitions better and makes the most of the chances created. FC Lugano is considered to have a slight advantage in terms of morale, while Dukagjini needs a disciplined performance to protect their chances.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
