A final that had everything: tension, emotions, spiritual upheaval and the anxiety of penalties. At the “Flamurtari” stadium in Vlora, Sopot of Librazhd wrote history, securing promotion to the First Category after a dramatic triumph over Luftëtari in the “play out” final.
After 120 spectacular minutes that ended 1-1, everything was decided by a penalty kick, where the team led by Rrahman Hallaçi showed more composure and a strong heart, then bursting into celebration amidst tears of joy.
The match started in the best way for Luftëtari, who found the advantage in the 6th minute. A penalty awarded at the beginning of the challenge was converted into a goal by Diamanti, who made no mistake in front of the goalkeeper and ignited the hopes of the Gjirokaster team for survival in the First Category.
However, Sopot never gave up. Librazhda fought until the end, believing in a comeback even when time was running out. The reward came in the 79th minute, when Jargavani sent the ball into the net and restored the balance, silencing the Luftëtari fans and bringing the emotions back to their maximum.
Regular time and extra time produced no winners, and the drama shifted to penalties. There, Sopot showed nerves of steel, winning the decisive duel and sealing their return to the First Division, amidst the crazy celebration of the players and fans.
On the other hand, total disappointment for Luftëtari. After a difficult season, the Gjirokastra team failed to survive and fell to the Second Category, ending in the most painful way a match that seemed under control from the start.
FINAL RESULT
Warrior 1-1 Sopot
(Sopot wins on penalties)
6' (p) Diamond
79' Lilac
An evening that will be long remembered in Librazhd, where Sopot returns among the best, while in Gjirokastër, reflection begins on another difficult season.
