A difficult evening for Albanian teams in European cups. Egnatia was defeated 3-1 by Shamrock Rovers in Ireland, in the first match of the third round of the Europa League.
The team led by Nevil Dede found themselves at a disadvantage after a penalty in the 29th minute, while they managed to equalize from the penalty spot, thanks to an own goal by the goalkeeper after an expected shot by Jaime. However, in the second half, the home team dominated and with two quick headers, after corner kicks, where the defense of the Rrogozhinese also left much to be desired. Finally, the Irish take an important step towards qualification, after the 3-1 victory. The return match will take place on August 13 at the “Arena Egnatia”.
Dinamo also came away without points from the trip to Latvia, losing 1-0 to Auda in the first leg of the third round of the Conference League. The decisive goal was scored in the 68th minute, while the situation became even more difficult for the Blues after Pëndreca's red card just three minutes later. Despite the reaction and the chances created in the second half, Ilir Daja's team failed to avoid defeat. Everything remains open for the return match, which will be played on August 13. In Elbasan, where the blue "submarine" will attempt to overturn the tie to secure passage to the "Play off" phase.
