Prishtina 1 – 2 KF Drenica Skenderaj
Kosovo Superliga | 31 May 2026

KF Drenica Skenderaj pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory over Prishtina at the Stadiumi i Qytetit in Prishtina. The visitors, fighting to avoid relegation, produced a disciplined and efficient performance to take all three points from one of the league’s traditional powerhouses.

Match Overview

Prishtina dominated the early stages and took a deserved lead in the 18th minute. Striker Ramadan Aliu collected a pass on the edge of the box, turned, and smashed a fierce shot into the roof of the net. However, Drenica grew into the game and equalised against the run of play in the 33rd minute. A long ball over the top caught the Prishtina defence flat, and winger Besart Kukaj coolly lobbed the onrushing goalkeeper.

The second half was a more even contest. Both sides created chances. Drenica’s winner came in the 67th minute from a free kick wide on the right. The delivery was whipped into the box, and defender Ilir Krasniqi rose highest to head powerfully past the goalkeeper. Prishtina pushed for an equaliser, but Drenica’s defence held firm, with goalkeeper Drilon Zeka making a superb stop in stoppage time.

Key Moments

• 18' – Aliu fires Prishtina ahead
• 33' – Kukaj’s lob equalises for Drenica
• 67' – Krasniqi heads home from a free kick for the winner
• 90+2' – Zeka denies Prishtina’s substitute with a reflex save

Tactical Story

Prishtina tried to build from the back but were undone by direct balls. Drenica, set up in a compact 4-5-1, absorbed pressure and looked dangerous on set pieces. Their game plan was executed perfectly – frustrate the hosts and capitalise on dead-ball situations.

Season Impact

This loss is a blow to Prishtina’s hopes of challenging for the title, dropping them three points behind the leaders. For Drenica Skenderaj, it is a vital victory in their relegation battle, lifting them out of the drop zone for the first time in weeks. The result proves that in the Kosovo Superliga, no match is a foregone conclusion.