Istogu 03 Dominate Opoja With Six-Goal Rout At Home

FC Istogu 03 welcomed Opoja to Istog on 2nd November 2025 for a league fixture kicking off at 1:00pm. The home side delivered a commanding performance, running out 6-0 winners in front of a modest crowd of 50 spectators. Referee Armend Pjetri oversaw the 90 minutes with added time, maintaining excellent control throughout the match.

Istogu 03 lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying Arbër Bajraktari in goal. The defensive line featured Arlind Ademaj at right back, with Loris Shatri and Lorik Bajraktaraj as central defenders, and Ilir Quni covering the left-back position. The midfield trio consisted of Faton Sylaj on the right, Liridon Aga centrally, and Valton Fekaj on the left. Upfront, the attacking trio was formed by Ilirjan Ademaj on the right wing, Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi leading the line as striker, and Jetnor Kabashi on the left wing. The substitutes named for Istogu 03 were Dardan Bajraktari, Eldar Kelmendi, Hajdar Haxhiu, Lis Balaj, and Dijon Miranaj.

From the outset, Istogu 03 imposed themselves on the game. Within five minutes, Valton Fekaj delivered a precise cross that found Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi, who powered a header past the Opoja goalkeeper to open the scoring. The early goal set the tone for the home side’s dominance.

Just eight minutes later, the visitors’ defence was breached again. Jetnor Kabashi provided a neat assist to Ilirjan Ademaj, who calmly finished to double the lead. The momentum continued as Kabashi himself got on the scoresheet two minutes later, converting a well-timed pass from right back Arlind Ademaj.

Kabashi’s influence was further felt in the 23rd minute when he scored his second goal of the match. Receiving a cross from Ilirjan Ademaj, Kabashi struck with his right foot from inside the box, extending Istogu 03’s advantage to 4-0. The visitors struggled to contain the fluid attacking play of the home side.

The first caution of the match came in the 37th minute when Faton Sylaj was shown a yellow card for a bad tackle, a rare moment of frustration in an otherwise controlled performance by Istogu 03. However, the home team responded swiftly with another goal just two minutes later. Ilirjan Ademaj embarked on a solo run, weaving through the defence before slotting home to make it 5-0.

Half-time arrived with Istogu 03 firmly in command. At the break, tactical changes were made as Eldar Kelmendi replaced the booked Faton Sylaj and Dardan Bajraktari came on for central defender Loris Shatri. These substitutions aimed to maintain the team’s intensity and defensive solidity.

The second half began with a continuation of Istogu 03’s dominance, but the physicality of the match increased. Liridon Aga received a yellow card in the 48th minute for a bad tackle, prompting a swift substitution with Hajdar Haxhiu coming on to replace him a minute later. The disciplinary issues persisted as Ilirjan Ademaj was booked in the 50th minute, followed by Arlind Ademaj receiving a yellow card for a similar offence in the 58th minute.

Despite the mounting cautions, Istogu 03’s attacking threat remained potent. In the 64th minute, Dardan Bajraktari provided a delicate lobbed assist to Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi, who finished with composure to notch his second goal of the afternoon. This goal further emphasised the striker’s influence and earned him the player of the match accolade.

Further tactical substitutions were made in the 67th minute with Lis Balaj replacing Jetnor Kabashi and Dijon Miranaj coming on for Ilirjan Ademaj, allowing fresh legs to maintain the team’s high tempo. The match saw one final yellow card for Hajdar Haxhiu in the 77th minute for a bad tackle, but this did little to disrupt Istogu 03’s rhythm.

The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 6-0 victory for FC Istogu 03, a result that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive discipline. Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi’s brace and overall contribution were pivotal in securing the emphatic win, while the team’s tactical flexibility and clinical finishing left Opoja with no answers on the day.