2017–18 KF Tirana season
| 2017–18 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Refik Halili | |||
| Head coach | Zé Maria | |||
| Stadium | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | |||
| Kategoria e Parë | Winners | |||
| Albanian Cup | Quarter-finals | |||
| Albanian Supercup | Winners | |||
| Europa League | First qualifying round | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Bedri Greca (14) All: Bedri Greca (15) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 1,000 vs Vllaznia Shkodër (29 November 2017) | |||
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The 2017–18 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 79th competitive season, first ever season in the Kategoria e Parë and 97th year in existence as a football club.
Season overview
[edit]June
[edit]Tirana's relegation for the first time in history created a mass exodus at the club, with Afrim Taku, Gilman Lika, Olsi Teqja leaving the team immediately after they contract run out.[1][2]
Later on 16 June, Tirana announced the signing of manager Zé Maria.[3]
On 19 June Tirana acquired the services of Ugandan striker Yunus Sentamu after having originally signed an agreement in January 2016.[4] One the same day, Brazilian midfielder Wellyson completed a transfer to Tirana by becoming the second purchase of transfer market.[5]
Two days later, manager Zé Maria published the official list for the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round.[6] The youngsters Realf Zhivanaj, Elvi Berisha and Rei Qilimi were promoted for the first time at senior squad.[6]
Tirana lost the first leg against Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–0 at Netanya Stadium.[7]
July
[edit]In the returning leg on 6 July, Tirana was defeated 3–0 at home and was eliminated from the competition 5–0 on aggregate.[8] On 12 July, Moise Nkounkou terminated the contract with Tirana unilaterally which led the club to send the case to UEFA where they emerged victorious; the played was forced to give Tirana €100,000 compensation.[9]
August
[edit]On 10 August, Merveille Ndockyt who had a breakthrough season in his first year at Tirana, was sold at La Liga club Getafe for €400,000.[10] One day after that, second goalkeeper Edvan Bakaj terminated the contract with the club due to lack of playing time.[11]
On 15 August, Elvi Berisha who debuted with senior team in the qualifying rounds of Europa League, was sold at Leganés B for €90,000.[12]
On 24 August, defender David Domgjoni was transferred to Kosovan side Liria for an undisclosed fee.[13] A day after, young defender Fjoralb Deliaj left the club as a free agent after being told by manager Zé Maria that he was not in his plans.[14] On 28 August, Reuben Acquah was sold at LASK Linz for €250,000.[15] On the same day, Uganda international player Tony Mawejje completed a transfer to Tirana by penning a contract until June 2019 with an option to renew.[16] On 29 August, Alvaro Bishaj joined the club on a three-year contract at the request of manager Zé Maria.[17]
September
[edit]On 2 September, Tirana signed English striker Michael Ngoo on a one-year contract with the possibility of a renewal for a second year.[18] Two days later, Çelhaka joined the club on a deal running until June 2020.[19] Çelhaka was presented alongside Bedri Greca who signed a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[20]
Tirana played their first domestic match on 6 September in the 2017 Albanian Supercup. Tirana won 1–0 thanks to late winner of Erion Hoxhallari to clinch their 11th title in history.[21] Tirana also set a record by becoming the first Kategoria e Parë side to win the Supercup.
On 7 September, after three months as free agent, Ifeanyi Edeh rejoined Tirana on a one-year contract.[22] He however departed from the club on 24 September to pursue a career outside the continent.[23]
Tirana begun their Albanian Cup campaign on 13 September by winning 2–1 away over Besa Kavajë in the first leg of first round. Karabeci scored both goals, including one with penalty.[24] Three days later they played their first ever Kategoria e Parë match on 16 September by defeating Iliria Fushë-Krujë 1–0 at home.[25] Tony Mawejje scored the lone goal.
On 22 September Tirana announced the purchase of midfielder Hardy Binguila on a three-year contract. He was presented at Selman Stërmasi Stadium and was given squad number 10.[26] In the second matchday against Pogradeci, Tirana easily won 3–0 at Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium. Sentamu and Ngoo were the authors of goals.[27]
In the returning leg of Albanian Cup first round, Tirana won 2–0 thanks to Ngoo brace to progress to next round 4–1 on aggregate.[28] On 29 September, after having initially assigned to reserve squad, goalkeeper Alessio Abibi was given clearance to join the first squad. He signed a three-year contract.[29]
On 27 September was the draw for the second round of Albanian Cup. The team will play against Vllaznia Shkodër.[30]
Tirana finished the month by winning another three league points, this time by beating Naftëtari Kuçovë 3–0 at home. Sentamu was on the score sheet twice while Karabeci scored the other goal.[31]
October
[edit]Tirana begun October by winning 6–0 at Shkumbini Peqin. The goals were scored by six different players. It was also the fourth consecutive clean-sheet for Ilion Lika.[32] The team continued their sublime form in league by winning 2–0 over Turbina Cërrik at home to extend the league gap. Nggo and Greca scored the goals for Tirana.[33] The win was followed by another one in the next week as the team won 2–0 versus Tomori Berat with the goals of Karabeci and Sentamu.[34]
November
[edit]In the first match of November, Tirana suffered a 0–1 home loss to Bylis Ballsh. Niko Zisi scored the lone goal of the match. For Tirana it was the first league defeat of the season and the first goal conceded after 540 minutes.[35] Zé Maria called the defeat "a shame".[35] Tirana bounced back fast, however, winning 2–0 versus Apolonia Fier on 18 November. Alked Çelhaka scored his first Tirana goal while Grent Halili for his first league goal for Tirana in his 33rd appearance.[36]
Tirana dropped again points on matchday 9 on 25 November against Shënkolli. Karabeci scored for Tirana with penalty as the team finished the match with 10 players following the sent off of Çelhaka.[37] On 29 November, goals from Greca and Wellyson secured a 2–0 home win over Vllaznia in the first leg of Albanian Cup second round.[38]
December
[edit]Tirana's December began with a visit to the Redi Maloku Stadium to take on Iliria on 9 December. Tirana achieved an easy 3–0 win thanks to Daja, Turtulli and Karabeci goals.[39] In the returning leg of Albanian Cup second round at Loro Boriçi Stadium versus Vllaznia Shkodër, Tirana was defeated 0–1 but progressed through thanks to the 2–0 win in the first leg.[40] The team however played for one hour with one man less due to Erion Hoxhallari's sent-off following an brawl with Ardit Krymi. He was suspended for two matches by AFA.[41] Following the end of the match the police violated the Tirana players which prompted the club to denounce.[42] On the same day was announced that Tirana was going to play Kukësi in the quarter-finals of Albanian Cup.[43]
Back in the league, the team scored 6 times in the match against Pogradeci to equal the best victory achieved in October versus Shkumbini Peqin. Sentamu scored a hat-trick which was followed by Qilimi, Halili and Ngoo goals.[44] In the last match of 2017, Tirana recorded another big victory, winning 0–4 at Naftëtari Kuçovë, finishing Group B at first place. Karabeci, Ngoo, Sentamu and Bardhi scored the goals.[45]
January
[edit]On 2 January, the club terminated by mutual consent the contract with Brazilian Wellyson who signed a three-year contract with Swedish outfit AFC Eskilstuna.[46] The announcement was made three days later.[47] On 9 January, young defender Marlind Nuriu was sent on loan for remainder of the season at fellow capital club Dinamo Tirana to gain more experience.[48] On 12 January, the club announced their winter training camp schedule; the preparation phase is going to take place in Antalya, Turkey and the team would also play in three friendlies.[49] Priror to that, Tirana released Ditmar Shehri, Mateus Levendi, Alvi Ahmetaj and several other players from the youth ranks.[50] Flamur Bajrami was sent on loan at Vëllaznimi of Football Superleague of Kosovo for the remainder of the season.[51]
The team played their first friendly on 18 January; the draw 1–1 against Kazakhstan Premier League outfit Tobol with Greca scoring Tirana's only goal.[52] Tirana played their second friendly two days later; they draw 2–2 against SKA-Khabarovsk with Sentamu and Daja scoring for Tirana.[53] Tirana finished their winter training camp by earning another draw, this time against Cherno More.[54]
On 20 January 2018, the club announced their first two signings of winter transfer window; Kenneth Muguna joined the club on a 4+1⁄2-year contract while Mohammed Musa signed a 2+1⁄2-year contract.[55] Five days later, midfielder Samson Iliasu was signed from Mohammedan Sporting Club and was sent on loan at Kastrioti Krujë on deadline day until the end of the season.[56][57]
Tirana played their first competitive match of 2018 on 28 January; the team on 3–0 versus Shkumbini Peqin with the goals of Ngoo, Qilimi and Vrapi.[58] Back in Albanian Cup three days later, Tirana despite dominating most of the game with one player less, was not able to win at home versus Kukësi as the match ended 1–1.[59]
February
[edit]Tirana started February by earning a 2–1 comeback win at Nexhip Trungu Stadium versus Turbina Cërrik; Greca and Ngoo goals were enough 5th consecutive league win.[60] In the next league match six days later, Tirana continued their winning run after beating 3–1 Tomori Berat at home; Ngoo scored a brace which was followed by Greca's goal.[61]
Back in cup, in the second leg of Albanian Cup quarter-finals, Tirana lost 0–1 thanks to an early Kukësi goal scored by Sindrit Guri which sealed Tirana elimination from the competition 1–2 on aggregate.[62] In the next league match against promotion contenders Bylis Ballsh, Tirana took the advantage by netting with Yunus Sentamu in the dying seconds of first half injury time. However, the hosts bounced back and scored with a controversial penalty with Maringlen Shoshi.[63]
In the penultimate match of regular season, Tirana didn't go more than a goalless draw against Apolonia Fier.[64]
March
[edit]On 3 March, in the final match of regular season, Tirana overwhelmed Shënkolli by winning 4–1, ending the regular phase as leaders with 45 points, four more than Bylis Ballsh.[65] Tirana's lead was cut short in half due to new rules applied by Albanian Football Association for the 2017–18 season, meaning they were only two points ahead of Bylis.[66]
The team played their first play-off match on 11 March against Pogradeci, winning 3–0 thanks to the strikes of Ngoo, Greca and Halili.[67] This win was followed by the next one six days later against Tomori Berat. The team won 2–1 at home thanks to the goals of Sentamu and Ngoo.[68] Goalie Ilion Lika was injured during the match after a collision with an opposition player and was taken off.[69]
On 26 March, Michael Ngoo, who until now had scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists, suffered a major injury during the training session which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[70] Tirana played their third promotion play-off match on 28 March against Apolonia Fier; they won 5–1 thanks to the braces scored by Greca and Muçi and a goal from Karabeci, which helped Tirana to extend the league lead.[71]
April
[edit]Tirana begun April by recording a 2–0 win against their closest rival Bylis Ballsh. The team scored in the 2nd with in-form Bedri Greca just seconds after Erando Karabeci missed a penalty. Greca scored the second goal in the 27th minute which gave Tirana the win.[72] Tirana officially secured their promotion to top flight next season by winning 3–2 at home against Pogradeci. An owngoal from Hysenllari and goals from Grend Halili and Bedri Greca secured the win.[73]
After clinching the spot for the next season's Albanian Superliga, Zé Maria decided to play in the next game against Tomori Berat with a young and inexperienced team, consisting players from the B squad. The team however managed a 2–2 draw.[74] On 27 April, the youngster Ernest Muçi signed his first professional contract, a two-year deal until June 2020.[75] In the last match of April, Tirana managed a narrow 1–0 win against Apolonia Fier thanks to the winner of Jurgen Vrapi in 31st minute.
May
[edit]On 8 May, Tirana were deducted three points due to financial obligations to its former player Gjergji Muzaka.[76] In the final match of promotion Group B, Tirana defeated Bylis Ballsh 2–1 thanks to the brace of Bedri Greca to claim the trophy of Group B.[77] The goals scored in this match made Greca the joint Tirana topscorer along with Yunus Sentamu.[78]
On 16 May, in the Kategoria e Parë final against the Group A winners, Kastrioti Krujë, Tirana recorded a 2–0 win thanks to another brace for the man of the moment Bedri Greca to win the trophy of Kategoria e Parë for 2017–18 season.[79]
Players
[edit]Squad information
[edit]- As of 1 February 2018[80]
| Squad no. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of birth (age) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 1 | Ilion Lika | 
|
GK | 17 May 1980 (aged 37) | ||
| 12 | Alessio Abibi |
|
GK | 4 December 1996 (aged 20) | ||
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | Musa Mohammed | 
|
CB | 31 October 1996 (aged 20) | ||
| 3 | Klisman Cake |
|
CB | 2 May 1999 (aged 18) | ||
| 4 | Gentian Muça |
|
CB / DM | 13 May 1987 (aged 30) | ||
| 5 | Marvin Turtulli |
|
CB | 17 October 1994 (aged 22) | ||
| 17 | Albi Doka |
|
RB | 26 June 1997 (aged 20) | ||
| 19 | Alvaro Bishaj |
|
CB | 2 October 1991 (aged 25) | ||
| 28 | Erion Hoxhallari |
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CB | 26 February 1993 (aged 24) | ||
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 6 | Tony Mawejje | 
|
DM | 15 December 1990 (aged 26) | ||
| 7 | Bedri Greca |
|
CM | 23 October 1990 (aged 26) | ||
| 8 | Rei Qilimi |
|
AM | 10 June 1996 (aged 21) | ||
| 10 | Kenneth Muguna | 
|
CM | 6 January 1996 (aged 21) | ||
| 13 | Erando Karabeci |
|
CM / DM / AM | 6 September 1988 (aged 28) | ||
| 14 | Asion Daja |
|
CM / RB | 14 March 1990 (aged 27) | ||
| 18 | Dorian Kërçiku |
|
CM / RB / LB | 30 July 1993 (aged 23) | ||
| 77 | Alked Çelhaka |
|
CM | 7 August 1994 (aged 22) | ||
| Forwards | ||||||
| 9 | Grend Halili |
|
CF | 24 May 1998 (aged 19) | ||
| 11 | Yunus Sentamu |
|
CF | 13 August 1994 (aged 22) | ||
| 45 | Michael Ngoo | 
|
CF | 23 October 1992 (aged 24) | ||
From youth squad
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
[edit]Transfers in
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving from | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2017 | FW |
|
Yunus Sentamu | 22 | Ilves | Free | [4] |
| 19 June 2017 | MF | 
|
Wellyson | 23 | Unattached | N/A | [5] |
| 21 June 2017 | DF |
|
Realf Zhivanaj | 23 | Promoted to first team | N/A | [6] |
| 21 June 2017 | MF |
|
Elvi Berisha | 18 | Promoted to first team | N/A | [6] |
| 21 June 2017 | MF |
|
Rei Qilimi | 21 | Promoted to first team | N/A | [6] |
| 28 August 2017 | MF |
|
Tony Mawejje | 26 | Þróttur Reykjavík | Free | [16] |
| 29 August 2017 | DF |
|
Alvaro Bishaj | 26 | Sopoti Librazhd | Free | [17] |
| 2 September 2017 | FW |
|
Michael Ngoo | 24 | Oldham Athletic | Free | [18] |
| 4 September 2017 | MF |
|
Alked Çelhaka | 23 | Laçi | Free | [19] |
| 4 September 2017 | MF |
|
Bedri Greca | 26 | Kukësi | Free | [20] |
| 7 September 2017 | FW |
|
Ifeanyi Edeh | 26 | Unattached | Free | [22] |
| 22 September 2017 | MF | 
|
Hardy Binguila | 21 | AJ Auxerre II | Free | [26] |
| 20 January 2018 | MF |
|
Kenneth Muguna | 22 | Gor Mahia | Free | [55] |
| 20 January 2018 | DF |
|
Mohammed Musa | 21 | Gor Mahia | Free | [55] |
| 25 January 2018 | MF |
|
Samson Iliasu | 22 | Mohammedan Sporting Club | Free | [56] |
Transfers out
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving to | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2017 | MF |
|
Afrim Taku | 27 | Skënderbeu Korçë[a] | Free | [2] |
| 2 June 2017 | MF |
|
Gilman Lika | 30 | Vllaznia Shkodër[b] | Free | [1] |
| 2 June 2017 | DF |
|
Olsi Teqja | 28 | Shkëndija[c] | Free | [1] |
| 12 July 2017 | MF |
|
Moise Nkounkou | 20 | Free Agent | Free | [9] |
| 10 August 2017 | MF |
|
Merveille Ndockyt | 20 | Getafe | €400,000 | [10] |
| 11 August 2017 | GK |
|
Edvan Bakaj | 20 | Liria[d] | Free | [11] |
| 15 August 2017 | MF |
|
Elvi Berisha | 18 | Leganés | €90,000 | [12] |
| 24 August 2017 | DF |
|
David Domgjoni | 20 | Liria | Undisclosed fee | [13] |
| 25 August 2017 | DF |
|
Fjoralb Deliaj | 20 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Free | [14] |
| 28 August 2017 | MF | 
|
Reuben Acquah | 20 | LASK Linz | €250,000 | [15] |
| 24 September 2017 | FW |
|
Ifeanyi Edeh | 20 | Free agent | Free | [23] |
| 2 January 2018 | MF |
|
Wellyson | 23 | AFC Eskilstuna | Free | [46] |
Loans out
[edit]| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 2018 | DF | |
Marlind Nuriu | Dinamo Tirana | 30 June 2018 | [48] |
| 18 January 2018 | MD |  |
Flamur Bajrami | Vëllaznimi | 30 June 2018 | [51] |
| 31 January 2018 | MD | |
Samson Iliasu | Kastrioti Krujë | 30 June 2018 | [57] |
Pre-season and friendlies
[edit]| 22 June 2017 Friendly | Tirana | 3–0 | Kukësi B | Tiranë, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Merveille  3'Doka 34'Zhivanaj 52' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 12 August 2017 Friendly | Tirana | 3–3 | Liria | Tiranë, Albania |
| 16:00 CET | Doka 21', 53' Wellyson 90+1' |
Report | Mustafa 66' Korenica 77'Magani 90' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 16 August 2017 Friendly | Tirana | 0–1 | Dinamo Tirana | Tiranë, Albania |
| 15:00 CET | Report | Çota 78' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 5 October 2017 Friendly | Tirana | 1–0 | Albania U21 | Tiranë, Albania |
| 15:00 CET | Karabeci 43' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 18 January 2018 Friendly | Tobol  | 1–1 | Tirana | Antalya, Turkey |
| 18:00 CET | Zhangylyshbay 61' |
Report | Greca 15' |
| 20 January 2018 Friendly | SKA-Khabarovsk  | 2–2 | Tirana | Antalya, Turkey |
| 12:00 CET | Report | Sentamu 28' Daja 40' |
Competitions
[edit]| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Kategoria e Parë | 16 September 2017 | 16 May 2018 | Matchday 1 | Winners | 26 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 13 | +53 | 80.77 |
| Albanian Cup | 13 September 2017 | 14 February 2018 | First round | Quarter-finals | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 50.00 |
| Albanian Supercup | 6 September 2017 | Final | Winners | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 | |
| Europa League | 29 June 2017 | 6 July 2017 | Third qualifying round | Third qualifying round | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 0.00 |
| Total | 35 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 74 | 23 | +51 | 71.43 | ||||
Last updated: 16 May 2018
Source: Soccerway
Kategoria e Parë
[edit]League table
[edit]First phase
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 6 | +40 | 45 | Qualification to the Promotion round |
| 2 | Bylis | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 13 | +21 | 41 | |
| 3 | Apolonia | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 19 | +12 | 31 | |
| 4 | Pogradeci | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 24 | −1 | 27 | |
| 5 | Tomori | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 20 | +3 | 26 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
Second phase
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana (C, P) | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 66 | 13 | +53 | 42 | Promotion to the 2018–19 Kategoria Superiore |
| 2 | Bylis | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 24 | +19 | 29 | |
| 3 | Apolonia | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 24 | |
| 4 | Tomori | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 33 | +1 | 22 | |
| 5 | Pogradeci | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 39 | −6 | 22 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) head-to-head points; 5) head-to-head goal difference; 6) draw. (Head-to-head record is applied for clubs with the same number of points only once all matches between said clubs have been played.)
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Results summary
[edit]| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 26 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 66 | 13 | +53 | 67 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 8 | +28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 5 | +25 |
Last updated: 12 May 2018.
Source: Competitive matches
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]Regular
[edit]| 16 September 2017 1 | Tirana | 1–0 | Iliria | Tiranë |
| 18:00 CET | Turtulli  61'Sentamu 65'Mawejje 79' |
Report | Dule 31' Bardhi 90+1' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Olsid Ferataj |
| 24 September 2017 2 | Pogradeci | 0–3 | Tirana | Pogradec |
| 15:00 CET | Lame 26'  73' |
Report | Sentamu 29', 77' Nggo 59'Turtulli 75'Wellsyon 83' |
Stadium: Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
| 30 September 2017 3 | Tirana | 3–0 | Naftëtari Kuçovë | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET | Karabeci 13' Sentamu 15', 90' 68'Lika 27' |
Report | Kajo 78' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
| 14 October 2017 4 | Shkumbini Peqin | 0–6 | Tirana | Peqin |
| 14:00 CET | Isaj 35' Bërdufi 90' |
Report | Doka 30' Nggo 40' 61'Hoxhallari 53'Sentamu 56'Daja 59'Karabeci 90+1' |
Stadium: Shkumbini Stadium Referee: Blerim Ziri |
| 21 October 2017 5 | Tirana | 2–0 | Turbina Cërrik | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Nggo 60' Turtulli 65'Greca 67'Vrapi 75' |
Report | Roshi 52' Gërxho 60' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
| 28 October 2017 6 | Tomori Berat | 0–2 | Tirana | Kuçovë |
| 14:00 CET | Kopaçi 24' Çaço 31'Sharavolli 62'Bitri 78'Buba 80' |
Report | Nggo 20' Karabeci 32'Daja 34'Sentamu 42' |
Stadium: Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
| Note: The match was held at Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium due to reconstruction of Tomori Stadium. | ||||
| 4 November 2017 7 | Tirana | 0–1 | Bylis Ballsh | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Kërçiku 50' Bishaj 90+2' |
Report | Vatnikaj 11' Buzi 39'Zisi 55' 56'Kolgega 76'Đorđević 90+5' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
| 18 November 2017 8 | Tirana | 2–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Halili 27' Çelhaka 40'Karabeci 70' |
Report | Krasniqi 35' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj |
| 25 November 2017 9 | Shënkolli | 1–1 | Tirana | Lezhë |
| 14:00 CET | Pjetrushi 17' 72' Baku 28'Luzi 29' |
Report | Çelhaka 44' 63' Karabeci 69' (pen.) |
Stadium: Brian Filipi Stadium Referee: Klajdi Kola |
| 9 December 2017 10 | Iliria | 0–3 | Tirana | Fushë-Krujë |
| 13:00 CET | Doçi 41' Peplekaj 45'Boçi 83' |
Report | Daja 25' Turtulli 42'Karabeci 45+1'Wellyson 65' |
Stadium: Redi Maloku Stadium Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
| 17 December 2017 11 | Tirana | 6–0 | Pogradeci | Tiranë |
| 13:00 CET | Sentamu 23', 25', 49' Qilimi 60'Halili 72'Ngoo 88' (pen.) |
Report | Shyti 33' Pura 58' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
| Note: The match was played behind closed doors. | ||||
| 22 December 2017 12 | Naftëtari Kuçovë | 0–4 | Tirana | Kuçovë |
| 13:00 CET | Pepa 31' Behari 76' |
Report | Karabeci 32' (pen.) Nggo 38' 48'Kërçiku 40'Sentamu 45+1'Bardhi 84' |
Stadium: Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
| 28 January 2018 13 | Tirana | 3–0 | Shkumbini Peqin | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Ngoo 44' (pen.) Qilimi 52'Vrapi 81' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Laver Alla |
| 3 February 2018 14 | Turbina Cërrik | 1–2 | Tirana | Cërrik |
| 14:00 CET | Roshi 8' Bajrami 68' |
Report | Greca 14' Ngoo 66' |
Stadium: Nexhip Trungu Stadium Referee: Klodian Shahini |
| 9 February 2018 15 | Tirana | 3–1 | Tomori Berat | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Ngoo 18' (pen.), 36' Greca 57' (pen.)Mawejje  72'Hoxhallari 88' |
Report | Kopaçi 30' 45+1' Bitri 50'Kaloshi 57'Çaço 89' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj |
| 18 February 2018 16 | Bylis Ballsh | 1–1 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 14:00 CET | Buzi 45+2' Shoshi 85' (pen.) |
Report | Sentamu 45+2' 80' |
Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 24 February 2018 17 | Apolonia Fier | 0–0 | Tirana | Fier |
| 14:00 CET | Duda 36' Dimo 62'Kuçi 81'Andoni 89'Çako 90+5' |
Report | Turtulli 52' Ngoo 57' |
Stadium: Loni Papuçiu Stadium Referee: Laver Alla |
| 3 March 2018 18 | Tirana | 4–1 | Shënkolli | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Bardhi 7' Cake 19'Kërçiku 58'Luzi 63' (o.g.)Mohammed 67' |
Report | Mirdita 53' Liçaj 74'Danaj 90' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
Promotion play-off
[edit]| 11 March 2018 19 | Pogradeci | 0–3 | Tirana | Pogradec |
| 14:00 CET | Çerepi 53' Hidri 85' |
Report | Ngoo 14' Greca 51'Halili 90+3' |
Stadium: Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium Referee: Adrian Beqiri |
| 17 March 2018 20 | Tirana | 2–1 | Tomori Berat | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Daja 39' Sentamu 44' 84' |
Report | Daci 37' Hyseni 86'Kopaçi 86' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Edvaldo Durmishi |
| 28 March 2018 21 | Tirana | 5–1 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Greca 6', 90+1' Muçi 22', 48'Karabeci 79'Hoxhallari 83' |
Report | Dimo 20' 89' Andoni 49' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
| 7 April 2018 22 | Bylis Ballsh | 1–2 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 14:00 CET | Bella 21' Mahmuti 40'Murataj 64' |
Report | Greca 2', 27' Kërçiku 42'Vrapi 89' |
Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 14 April 2018 24 | Tirana | 3–2 | Pogradeci | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Turtulli 20' Hysenllari 27' (o.g.)Halili 58'Greca 81'Cake 86' |
Report | Mawejje 64' (o.g.) Çekiçi 83' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Malcolm Spiteri (Malta) |
| 22 April 2018 25 | Tomori Berat | 2–2 | Tirana | Berat |
| 16:00 CET | Kopaçi 24' 71' Mersini 39'Paja 55' (pen.)Gjonaj 61'Myzyri 86' |
Report | Bishaj 12' Qilimi 40'Cake 54'Greca 84' |
Stadium: Tomori Stadium Referee: Xhulio Mema |
| 28 April 2018 26 | Apolonia Fier | 0–1 | Tirana | Fier |
| 16:00 CET | Hysenshalaj 32' Dimo 87' |
Report | Bishaj 22' Vrapi 31'Cake 47' |
Stadium: Loni Papuçiu Stadium Referee: Hermal Llapra |
| 12 May 2018 28 | Tirana | 2–1 | Bylis Ballsh | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET | Greca 30', 61' Hoxhallari 50'Turtulli 72' |
Report | Mehmetaj 17' Murataj 38' 45'Kullira 56'Mahmuti 68'Bella 71' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Erjon Bastari |
Final
[edit]| 16 May 2018 | Tirana | 2–0 | Kastrioti Krujë | Elbasan |
| 17:00 CET | Greca 64', 73' |
Report | Stadium: Elbasan Arena |
Albanian Cup
[edit]First round
[edit]| 13 September 2017 First leg | Besa Kavajë | 1–2 | Tirana | Kavajë |
| 16:00 CET | Perja 28' Duka 30'Cara 59' |
Report | Karabeci 31' (pen.), 68' Halili 37'Turtulli 49'Sentamu 81' |
Stadium: Besa Stadium Attendance: 650 Referee: Olsion Yzeiraj |
| 27 September 2017 Second leg | Tirana | 2–0 (4–1 agg.) | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë |
| 15:30 CET | Ngoo 9', 13' Greca 75' |
Report | Morina 31' Bushi 78' |
Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 300 Referee: Hermal Llapra |
Second round
[edit]| 29 November 2017 First leg | Tirana | 2–0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 18:00 CET | Greca 67' Mawejje 72'Wellyson 83' 85' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 13 December 2017 Second leg | Vllaznia Shkodër | 1–0 (1–2 agg.) | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 13:00 CET | Vucaj 17' Krymi 32'Kalaja 60' |
Report | Daja 6' Hoxhallari 32'Ngoo 79'Karabeci 90+2' |
Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
Quarter-finals
[edit]| 31 January 2018 First leg | Tirana | 1–1 | Kukësi | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET | Turtulli 24' Daja 24'Ngoo 25'Sentamu 40'Cake 49' |
Report | Ymeraj 30' Dzaria 49'Guri 88' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Klajdi Kola |
| 14 February 2018 Second leg | Kukësi | 1–0 (2–1 agg.) | Tirana | Kukës |
| 14:00 CET | Guri 5' Žderić 39' |
Report | Daja 17' Ngoo 50'Hoxhallari 82' |
Stadium: Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Juxhin Xhaja |
Albanian Supercup
[edit]| 6 September 2017 Final | Kukësi | 0–1 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 19:00 CET | Shameti 26' 29' Bakaj 65' |
Report | Çelhaka 26' Hoxhallari 40' 90'Kërçiku 58'Turtulli 60' 90+2' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Juxhin Xhaja |
UEFA Europa League
[edit]First qualifying round
[edit]| 29 June 2017 First leg | Maccabi Tel Aviv  | 2–0 | Tirana | Netanya, Israel |
| 21:00 | Cohen 27' Dasa 64' |
Report | Kërçiku 41' Acquah 51'Sentamu 74' |
Stadium: Netanya Stadium Attendance: 7,098 Referee: Tihomir Pejin (Croatia) |
| Note: Maccabi Tel Aviv played their home matches at Netanya Stadium, Netanya, instead of their regular stadium Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv, due to renovation. | ||||
| 6 July 2017 Second leg | Tirana | 0–3 (0–5 agg.) | Maccabi Tel Aviv | Tiranë, Albania |
| 17:00 | Sentamu 44' Doka 90' |
Report | Davidzada 27' Schoenfeld 49'Itzhaki 80' 90'Peretz 82'Rikan 86' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Sándor Andó-Szabó (Hungary) |
Statistics
[edit]Squad stats
[edit]| League | Europe | Cup | Supercup | Total Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 36 |
| Games won | 22 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Games drawn | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Games lost | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Goals scored | 70 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 78 |
| Goals conceded | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 23 |
| Goal difference | 55 | –5 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Clean sheets | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Top scorers
[edit]| No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | Kategoria e Parë | Europa League | Albanian Cup | Albanian Supercup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | MF |
|
Bedri Greca | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | FW |
|
Yunus Sentamu | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 45 | FW |
|
Michael Ngoo | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 13 | MF |
|
Erando Karabeci | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | FW |
|
Grend Halili | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | MF |
|
Rei Qilimi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 20 | MF |
|
Ernest Muçi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | MF |
|
Asion Daja | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | FW |
|
Patrik Bardhi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | MF |
|
Jurgen Vrapi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 28 | DF |
|
Erion Hoxhallari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | DF |
|
Klisman Cake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | DF |
|
Marvin Turtulli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | MF |
|
Tony Mawejje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | DF |
|
Albi Doka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | DF |
|
Alvaro Bishaj | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | MF |
|
Wellyson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 77 | MF |
|
Alked Çelhaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Own goals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| TOTAL | 70 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 78 | |||
Last updated: 16 May 2018
Clean sheets
[edit]The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.
| Rnk | No. | Player | Kategoria e Parë | Europa League | Albanian Cup | Albanian Supercup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ilion Lika
|
14[a] | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 81 | Alessio Abibi
|
4[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | 97 | Ditmar Shehri
|
1[c] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTALS | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | ||
Last updated: 16 May 2018
- ^ Lika kept a clean-sheet for 72 minutes in the 2–1 win over Tomori Berat before he was replaced due to injury. The opposition scored later in the game with Lika no longer on field. His clean sheet is not included in overall statistics.
- ^ Alessio Abibi kept a clean sheet on the same match as Ilion Lika. They both appeared in the 6–0 home win over Pogradeci on 17 December 2017. So both clean sheets are counted.
- ^ Ditmar Shehri kept a clean sheet on the same match as Ilion Lika. They both appeared in the 3–0 home win over Naftëtari Kuçovë on 30 September 2017. So both clean sheets are counted.
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