The UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round brings Aluminij and Dinamo Tirana together on July 23, 2026, in a clash that sees two sides with differing recent fortunes. Aluminij enters this tie in concerning form, having lost all four of their last outings, scoring just three goals while conceding eight. Their win rate stands at a stark 0%, suggesting a significant uphill battle as they embark on their European campaign.
Conversely, Dinamo Tirana, despite a win rate of 33% from their last six matches (2W 2D 2L), presents a more balanced picture. Their recent five-game run (1W 2D 2L) indicates a team capable of both securing results and being vulnerable. With eight goals scored and nine conceded over their last six, Dinamo has shown more attacking intent than their Slovenian counterparts. The narrative for this encounter will heavily revolve around whether Aluminij can arrest their slump and find a surprising gear for continental competition, or if Dinamo Tirana's slightly superior form will prove decisive in securing a first-leg advantage. Watch for Dinamo's attacking players to test Aluminij's fragile defence early on.
31. F. Raduha, 4. R. Schaubach, 5. M. Boben, 6. D. Simunic, 42. V. Koderman, 32. V. Tezak, 14. T. Jagic, 13. M. Vrbanec, 18. S. Rogina, 25. M. Bajraj, 45. B. Susso
77. A. Teqja, 2. U. Ismaili, 22. B. Dita, 27. N. Aliji, 10. L. Vila, 20. M. Ayodeji, 28. I. Manellari, 21. K. Qefalia, 13. F. Perndreca, 29. H. Berisha, 8. E. Qardaku
Match events
15' Goal Normal Goal — H. Berisha (Dinamo Tirana)
30' Card Yellow Card — D. Simunic (Aluminij)
46' subst Substitution 1 — D. Simunic (Aluminij) (assists: H. Sorensen)
52' Card Yellow Card — V. Koderman (Aluminij)
61' subst Substitution 2 — B. Osuji (Aluminij) (assists: P. Petrisko)
63' Card Yellow Card — H. Sorensen (Aluminij)
71' subst Substitution 3 — E. Taylor (Aluminij) (assists: A. Bloudek)
81' subst Substitution 1 — F. Ruci (Dinamo Tirana) (assists: D. Fadairo)
84' Goal Normal Goal — M. Vrbanec (Aluminij) (assists: A. Bloudek)
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