Two arrested and one injured in brawl after Prishtina e Re–Drenica match

Kosovo Police have confirmed that two people were arrested and another was injured in a brawl that broke out after the end of the Super League football match between Prishtina e Re and Drenica, which was played at the National Camp of the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) in Hajvali.

The match, which was very important for both teams’ survival, also produced drama on the pitch. Drenica won 2:3. Prishtina e Re led 1:0 in the first half, but after the 79th minute, the visitors struck with three goals near the end of the match. Prishtina e Re scored in the 102nd minute to make it 2:3.  

Videos posted on social media after the match ended showed fans of both teams getting into a fight. Police can also be seen intervening.

Police spokesperson for Prishtina, Enis Pllana, said that so far two people have been arrested and another has been injured.

With today’s win, Drenica has 38 points and sits in seventh place. It has five points more than Ferizaj and Llapi, who are in the relegation and playoff zones, respectively, but have each played one fewer match. Six matches remain.

Prishtina e Re remains in last place with 28 points.