On 5 October 2025, FC Istogu 03 travelled to N’park to face Anadrini in a crucial league away fixture, kicking off at 3:00pm under the watchful eye of referee Flamur Nagavci. The visitors emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline after a competitive 90 minutes plus injury time.
Istogu 03 lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Between the sticks was goalkeeper Arbër Bajraktari, tasked with organising the back four. The defensive line consisted of Loris Shatri at right back, Lorik Bajraktaraj and Dardan Bajraktari as central defenders, and Ilir Quni on the left. In midfield, the trio of Eldar Kelmendi on the right, Liridon Aga centrally, and Valton Fekaj on the left were expected to link defence and attack, control possession, and provide service to the front three. Up front, the wide forwards were Jusuf Sabotic on the right and Jetnor Kabashi on the left, supporting the central striker Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi. The substitutes available for deployment were Hajdar Haxhiu, Shkelqim Januzaj, Faton Sylaj, Ilirjan Ademaj, and Arlind Ademaj.
The match burst into life early when Valton Fekaj unleashed a stunning long-range strike in the fifth minute, giving Istogu 03 a dream start and setting the tone for the contest. Anadrini responded swiftly, equalising in the 14th minute to level the scores and keep the hosts in the game. However, Istogu 03 regained the lead in the 27th minute through a well-worked goal finished by Jusuf Sabotic, who was expertly set up by left back Ilir Quni’s precise delivery.
The first half was not without its disciplinary moments. Valton Fekaj received a yellow card in the 34th minute for a challenge that caught the referee’s attention. Jusuf Sabotic followed with a caution just before the break, in the 45th minute, as the game intensified. The half concluded with Istogu 03 holding a 2-1 advantage.
Early in the second half, Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi was booked in the 52nd minute, signalling the physical nature of the contest. Tactical changes began in the 56th minute when Hajdar Haxhiu replaced Jetnor Kabashi on the left forward position, injecting fresh energy into the attack. Further substitutions came in the 73rd minute when Shkelqim Januzaj took over from Eldar Kelmendi on the right midfield, and Faton Sylaj replaced Jusuf Sabotic on the right forward role, signalling a shift in attacking options.
As the match wore on, Istogu 03 continued to manage the game effectively. In the 85th minute, two more substitutions were made: Ilirjan Ademaj came on for striker Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi, and Arlind Ademaj replaced left midfielder Valton Fekaj, both changes aimed at maintaining control and fresh legs in midfield and attack.
The decisive moment arrived deep into injury time at the 95th minute when substitute Faton Sylaj scored from inside the box, capitalising on an assist from Hajdar Haxhiu. This goal sealed a 3-1 victory for Istogu 03, confirming their dominance and securing all three points on the road.
Noah Kehinde Olutekunbi was named player of the match for his influential presence up front, combining work rate and skill throughout the game despite his booking and eventual substitution.
In summary, Istogu 03’s disciplined 4-3-3 setup, early attacking intent, and well-timed substitutions ensured a deserved win over Anadrini at N’park, maintaining their strong league form away from home.
