Malisheva claim big win over Scottish side Hibernian
Malisheva have recorded one of the most important victories in their history. On Thursday, at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium in Pristina, they won 2-0 against the well-known Scottish side Hibernian. It was the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The return leg will be played in a week. Kreshnik Uka was the player of the match. The former Drenica striker and
Malisheva have recorded one of the most important victories in their history. On Thursday, at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium in Pristina, they won 2-0 against the well-known Scottish side Hibernian. It was the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The return leg will be played in a week.
Kreshnik Uka was the player of the match. The former Drenica striker and the top scorer in Kosovo’s top flight with 19 goals last season scored and provided an assist in this match.
Uka scored the opener in the 21st minute. He received a good ball in the box from Arlind Veliu and scored from close range. Uka also played a part in the second goal, assisting Valmir Nafiun, who scored in the 90th minute to make it 2-0.
This is Malisheva’s third consecutive season in European cup qualifying.
Hibernian are four-time champions of the Scottish top flight and three-time winners of the Scottish Cup. They last won the title in the 1951/52 season.
Malisheva, founded in 2016, eliminated Shkodra’s Vllaznia in the first qualifying round.
The team that advances will face the winner of the tie between Slovenia’s Bravo and Shkëndija of Tetovo in the third qualifying round of the Conference League.
