Drita Closes in on the Title and Pushes Prishtina Out of the European Places

Kosovo Super League leaders Drita moved even closer to defending their championship title after beating Prishtina 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

The goal that decided the derby in the 31st week of Kosovo’s top-flight football was scored by Drita striker Blerim Krasniqi.

Striker Krasniqi scored from close range after Liridon Balaj’s assist in the 83rd minute.

With the win, Drita strengthened its hold on first place with 60 points.

Prishtina remains in fourth place, four points behind third-place Malisheva, which has 49 points after a 3-1 win over Gjilani. It was Prishtina’s first defeat after four consecutive draws.

Third place secures a place in next season’s Conference League qualifiers.

Five rounds remain to be played before the end of the current season.