Vushtrria champions of the First League, return to the Super League after six years

Vushtrria has returned directly to Kosovo’s football elite after a major victory over their direct rival for the Super League, Vëllaznimi.

Coming from behind on Saturday at the artificial-turf stadium in Gjakova, Vushtrria beat Vëllaznimi 3:1.

Vushtrria won the championship with 75 points, leaving Feronikeli 74 behind on 74 points.

Vëllaznimi will compete in Kosovo’s second tier again next season.

Third-placed Liria will play in a playoff against Dinamo of Ferizaj.

Vëllaznimi took the lead with a goal from Dardan Jashari in the 13th minute.

The team coached by Armend Dallku equalized in the 51st minute.

Urim Statovci deflected the ball toward goal, and Ardi Shala failed to clear it properly off the goal line, sending the ball into the net for 1:1.

Urim Statovci scored from the penalty spot to make it 2:1 for Vushtrria in the 77th minute.

Referee Genc Nuza awarded a penalty after reviewing the incident on VAR, which showed a handball. Statovci made no mistake.

Substitute Erjon Krasniqi also scored to make it 3:1 in the 81st minute. Krasniqi replaced Statovci and sealed the victory.