KF Trepca 89 1 – 3 Prishtina | International Club Friendly | July 4, 2026

Prishtina, one of Kosovo’s most decorated clubs, cruised past KF Trepca 89 in an international club friendly played in Mitrovica. The 3-1 scoreline reflected Prishtina’s superiority throughout the match, as they showed sharpness early in pre-season preparations.

Match Overview

Prishtina started at a high tempo and took the lead within the first 10 minutes. A well-worked move down the left saw the ball squared to Ardit Gashi, who swept it into the net from 15 yards. Trepca 89 struggled to contain Prishtina’s quick passing and movement. The visitors doubled their advantage just after the half-hour mark when a free-kick from Mërgim Neziri deflected off the wall and past the helpless goalkeeper.

In the second half, Trepca 89 pulled one back through a penalty converted by Drin Shala in the 54th minute. However, any hopes of a comeback were short-lived. Prishtina restored their two-goal cushion in the 68th minute as substitute Bledi Korenica nodded home from a corner. The final 20 minutes saw Trepca 89 pressing but unable to create clear chances.

Key Moments

• 8’ – Gashi opens the scoring for Prishtina.
• 33’ – Neziri’s deflected free-kick makes it 2-0.
• 54’ – Shala converts a penalty for Trepca 89.
• 68’ – Korenica heads in from a corner for 3-1.

Tactical Story

Prishtina dominated possession (58%) and created more than double the chances of their opponents (11 shots to 5). Their 4-3-3 formation allowed full-backs to push high, stretching Trepca’s three-man defence. Trepca 89, using a 3-5-2, were caught between pressing and dropping deep, leaving gaps in midfield. The penalty was a rare moment of success for them, but Prishtina’s defensive organisation limited further damage.

Standout Players

• Ardit Gashi (Prishtina) – Goal, constant movement.
• Bledi Korenica (Prishtina) – Impactful from the bench.
• Drin Shala (Trepca 89) – Composed penalty, only bright spark.

Friendly Match Context

The fixture was part of summer training for both clubs. Prishtina, who finished 3rd in the Kosovo Super League last season, are refining their shape ahead of a push for the title. Trepca 89, a side that traditionally competes in the second tier, are using these games to build team cohesion. Prishtina’s coach praised his squad’s intensity, while Trepca’s manager admitted defensive lapses need correction. Both teams will continue their friendly schedule next week.