Prishtina wins postponed match against Drita and takes the lead

Prishtina has won the postponed match from the second round of the Kosovo Super League in football.

Prishtina defeated Kosovo champions Drita 2:1 on Wednesday on the artificial-turf pitch in Gjilan.

The match had been postponed due to the Kosovo champions’ participation in European competitions. 

Prishtina took an early lead.

The goal was scored by former Drita player Blend Baftiu.

Drita responded quickly, scoring the equalizer in the 19th minute.

Striker Blerim Krasniqi scored to make it 1:1.

The first half ended 1:1.

Prishtina scored a second goal in the second half, which proved to be the winner.

Ardian Hasani scored to make it 2:1. Hasani’s header was allowed to stand after a VAR review.

The teams also played on October 25 in a match held at the FFK National Camp in Hajvali, where the Gjilan side triumphed by a convincing 3:0 score.

With the win, Prishtina has taken the lead with 29 points, two more than second-place Malisheva.

Drita remains in third place with 23 points.