Beselidhja Lezhe 3-1 Otrant: Six-Goal Thriller Ends with Comfortable Home Win

Beselidhja Lezhe secured a 3-1 victory over Otrant in an entertaining International Club Friendly on July 27, 2026, at the Stadiumi Beselidhja. The match featured lively attacking football and ended with a deserved win for the Albanian First Division hosts.

Fast Start from Beselidhja

Beselidhja opened the scoring inside the first ten minutes when forward Ardit Hoxha tapped in from close range after a cross from the right. Otrant equalised midway through the first half through a well-struck free kick from midfielder Erion Kastrati. However, Beselidhja regained the lead before half-time with a towering header from defender Florian Kadric.

Second Half Decider

The second half saw Beselidhja take control, and they sealed the win with a third goal in the 73rd minute. Substitute Stefan Milosevic latched onto a through ball and finished coolly past the Otrant goalkeeper. Otrant pushed for a second goal but were denied by some fine saves from the home keeper.

Key Stats

• Possession: Beselidhja 55% – Otrant 45%
• Shots on target: 7–4 in favour of the hosts
• Corners: 8–3

Coaches’ Views

Beselidhja’s manager praised his team's intensity and finishing, noting that the friendly was important for building fitness and tactical understanding. Otrant's coach acknowledged defensive lapses but saw positives in the team's ability to create chances. Both sides continue their preseason schedules next week.