2015–16 Albanian Cup (Albanian: Kupa e Shqipërisë) was the sixty-four season of Albania's annual cup competition. KF Laçi are the most recent winners of the competition, that being their second Cup trophy.[1]
| Kupa e Shqipërisë | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Teams | 36 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kukësi |
| Runner-up | Laçi |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 63 |
| Goals scored | 167 (2.65 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | James Adeniyi Ardit Shehaj (6 goals each) |
Ties are played in a two-legged format similar to those of European competitions. If the aggregate score is tied after both games, the team with the higher number of away goals advances. If the number of away goals is equal in both games, the match is decided by extra time and a penalty shoot-out, if necessary.
Preliminary round edit
In order to reduce the number of participating teams for the first round to 32, a preliminary tournament is played. In contrast to the main tournament, the preliminary tournament is held as a single-leg knock-out competition.[2] Matches were played on 27 August 2015 and involved the teams from Kategoria e Dytë.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Naftëtari (III) | 3–0 | Turbina (III) |
| Tomori (III) | 3–0 | Sukthi (III) |
First round edit
All 28 teams of the 2015–16 Superiore and Kategoria e Parë entered in this round along with the two qualifiers from the preliminary round. The first legs were played on 16 September 2015 and the second legs took place on 30 September 2015.[3] Skënderbeu played their matches on 6 and 9 September due to commitments in UEFA Europa League.[4]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomori (III) | 0–5 | Skënderbeu (I) | 0–3 | 0–2 |
| Korabi (II) | 2–5 | Partizani (I) | 0–5 | 2–0 |
| Erzeni (II) | 0–3 | Tirana (I) | 0–1 | 0–2 |
| Besa (II) | 2–4 | Laçi (I) | 1–3 | 1–1 |
| Pogradeci (II) | 1–5 | Vllaznia (I) | 1–1 | 0–4 |
| Shkumbini (II) | 2–3 | Apolonia (I) | 2–2 | 0–1 |
| Dinamo Tirana (II) | 0–7 | Bylis (I) | 0–1 | 0–6 |
| Luftëtari (II) | 0–4 | Lushnja (II) | 0–1 | 0–3 |
| Sopoti (II) | 5–2 | Butrinti (II) | 5–0 | 0–2 |
| Naftëtari (III) | 4–5 | Kukësi (I) | 3–1 | 1–4 (a.e.t.) |
| Oriku (II) | 3–5 | Flamurtari (I) | 1–2 | 2–3 |
| Ada (II) | 2–11 | Teuta (I) | 1–5 | 1–6 |
| Kamza (II) | 5–3 | Elbasani (II) | 4–2 | 1–1 |
| Burreli (II) | 0–2 | Tërbuni (I) | 0–0 | 0–2 |
| Kastrioti (II) | 2–2 (a) | Besëlidhja (II) | 1–0 | 1–2 |
| Iliria (II) | 3–0 | Adriatiku (II) | 1–0 | 2–0 |
| 6 September 2015 | Tomori | 0–3 | Skënderbeu | Fusha e Kompleksit Tropikal, Durrës |
| 17:00 CEST | Report | Abazi  55'Dema 59', 69' |
Attendance: 30 Referee: Xhulio Mema |
| 9 September 2015 | Skënderbeu | 2–0 | Tomori | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë |
| 17:30 CEST | Djair 7' Esquerdinha 44' |
Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Erald Demiraj |
Skënderbeu advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Korabi | 0–5 | Partizani | Internacional Complex, Pezë |
| 16:00 CEST | Report | Plaku 8', 32' Morini 38'Çunaj 45' (o.g.)Ibrahimi 66' (pen.) |
Attendance: 250 Referee: Indrit Ujka |
| 29 September 2015 | Partizani | 0–2 | Korabi | Internacional Complex, Pezë |
| 17:30 CEST | Report | Kolgega 36', 57' |
Attendance: 50 Referee: Mikel Dyrmishi |
Partizani advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Erzeni | 0–1 | Tirana | Skënder Halili Complex, Tiranë |
| 15:00 CEST | Report | Kadriu 82' |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Altin Stefi |
| 29 September 2015 | Tirana | 2–0 | Erzeni | Skënder Halili Complex, Tiranë |
| 14:30 CEST | Teqja 6' Bakaj 64' |
Report | Attendance: 300 Referee: Skerdi Greca |
Tirana advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Besa | 1–3 | Laçi | Besa Stadium, Kavajë |
| 15:00 CEST | Sallaku 73' |
Report | Kruja 37' Nimani 55', 65' |
Attendance: 200 Referee: Elidon Halo |
| 30 September 2015 | Laçi | 1–1 | Besa | Internacional Complex, Pezë |
| 16:00 CEST | Vuthaj 82' |
Report | Brahimaj 85' |
Attendance: 50 Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
Laçi advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Pogradeci | 1–1 | Vllaznia | Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium, Pogradec |
| 15:00 CEST | Çekiçi 83' |
Report | Kdouh 17' |
Attendance: 200 Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj |
| 30 September 2015 | Vllaznia | 4–0 | Pogradeci | Reshit Rushi Complex, Shkodër |
| 14:30 CEST | Sosa 3', 33' Arbëri 13' (pen.)Pavićević 77' |
Report | Attendance: 400 Referee: Klodjan Prenga |
Vllaznia advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Shkumbini | 2–2 | Apolonia | Shkumbini Stadium, Peqin |
| 15:00 CEST | Lluca 78' Isaj 90+2' |
Report | Andoni 2' Fili 74' |
Attendance: 200 Referee: Erald Demiraj |
| 30 September 2015 | Apolonia | 1–0 | Shkumbini | Loni Papuçiu Stadium, Fier |
| 14:30 CEST | Uzuni 40' |
Report | Attendance: 250 Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
Apolonia advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Dinamo Tirana | 0–1 | Bylis | Internacional Complex, Pezë |
| 15:00 CEST | Report | Ronaille 89' |
Attendance: 50 Referee: Indrit Zhuli |
| 30 September 2015 | Bylis | 6–0 | Dinamo Tirana | Adush Muça Stadium, Ballsh |
| 14:30 CEST | Kuli 14' Pepa 38'Mustafaraj 72', 76'Gjonbrati 74'Asani 80' |
Report | Attendance: 50 Referee: Hermal Llapra |
Bylis advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Luftëtari | 0–1 | Lushnja | Gjirokastër Stadium, Gjirokastër |
| 15:00 CEST | Report | 30' Allkanjari |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Olsion Yzeiraj |
| 30 September 2015 | Lushnja | 3–0 | Luftëtari | Roza Haxhiu Stadium, Lushnje |
| 14:30 CEST | Mezini 14' Dervishi 29'Allkanjari 71' |
Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
Lushnja advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Sopoti | 5–0 | Butrinti | Internacional Complex, Pezë |
| 15:00 CEST | Bërdufi 25', 41', 75' Jaupaj 27', 72' |
Report | Attendance: 30 Referee: Xhulio Mema |
| 30 September 2015 | Butrinti | 2–0 | Sopoti | Butrinti Stadium, Sarandë |
| 14:30 CEST | Dedaj 48' (pen.) Shaba 50' |
Report | Attendance: 150 Referee: Robert Shoshaj |
Sopoti advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Naftëtari | 3–1 | Kukësi | Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium, Kuçovë |
| 15:00 CEST | Kopaçi 22', 60' Behari 66' |
Report | Gucaj 8' (o.g.) |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Mikel Dyrmishi |
| 30 September 2015 | Kukësi | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Naftëtari | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës |
| 14:30 CEST | Erick Flores 2' Jonuzi 44', 118'Musolli 49' |
Report | Daci 73' |
Attendance: 1000 Referee: Adrian Beqiri |
Kukësi advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Oriku | 1–2 | Flamurtari | Fusha Sportive Orikum, Orikum |
| 15:00 CEST | Nurce 57' |
Report | Zeqiri 8' (pen.) Bregu 90' |
Attendance: 100 Referee: Alvi Paço |
| 30 September 2015 | Flamurtari | 3–2 | Oriku | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë |
| 14:30 CEST | Shehaj 42', 46', 57' |
Report | Dervishi 75' Azizaj 80' |
Attendance: 150 Referee: Olsid Ferataj |
Flamurtari advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Ada | 1–5 | Teuta | Reshit Rushi Complex, Shkodër |
| 15:00 CEST | Jeong-Ho Kim 75' |
Report | Lukić 9' Gripshi 22', 36'Hyka 43', 84' |
Attendance: 100 Referee: Klodjan Prenga |
| 30 September 2015 | Teuta | 6–1 | Ada | Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës |
| 14:30 CEST | Hyseni 15', 20' Mihani 27'Myrtezani 31'Ferraj 48'Lamçja 75' |
Report | Lari 22' |
Attendance: 30 Referee: Indrit Zhuli |
Teuta advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Kamza | 4–2 | Elbasani | Kamëz Stadium, Kamëz |
| 15:00 CEST | Gjini 21', 90+1' Blloku 50'Ymeraj 55' |
Report | Luta 15' Shehaj 74' |
Attendance: 100 Referee: Albano Stolaj |
| 30 September 2015 | Elbasani | 1–1 | Kamza | Domozdova Stadium, Prrenjas |
| 14:30 CET | Peqini 72' |
[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/30/albania/cup/ks-elbasani/ks-dajti-kamze/2152043/ | Gjini 52' |
Attendance: 200 Referee: Erald Demiraj |
Kamza advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Burreli | 0–0 | Tërbuni | Liri Ballabani Stadium, Burrel |
| 15:00 CEST | Report | Attendance: 30 Referee: Indrit Myrtja |
| 30 September 2015 | Tërbuni | 2–0 | Burreli | Ismail Xhemali Stadium, Pukë |
| 14:30 CEST | Marku 16' Gërxho 50' |
Report | Attendance: 70 Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
Tërbuni advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Kastrioti | 1–0 | Besëlidhja | Kastrioti Stadium, Krujë |
| 15:00 CEST | Malo 39' (pen.) |
Report | Attendance: 150 Referee: Besnand Kaimi |
| 30 September 2015 | Besëlidhja | 2–1 | Kastrioti | Besëlidhja Stadium, Lezhë |
| 14:30 CEST | Dibra 15' Bajić 72' |
Report | Djarmati 14' |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj |
Kastrioti advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Iliria | 1–0 | Adriatiku | Redi Maloku Stadium, Fushë-Krujë |
| 15:00 CEST | Doçi 90+3' |
Report | Attendance: 200 Referee: Amarildo Gjeci |
| 30 September 2015 | Adriatiku | 0–2 | Iliria | Mamurras Stadium, Mamurras |
| 14:30 CEST | Report | Cani 66' Tali 83' |
Attendance: 50 Referee: Xhenald Rada |
Iliria advanced to the second round.
Second round edit
All 16 qualified teams from first round progressed to the second round. The first legs were played on 21 October 2015 and the second legs took place on 4 November 2015.[5] Skënderbeu played their first match on 12 October and the second on 11 November due to commitments in UEFA Europa League.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopoti (II) | 1–3 | Skënderbeu (I) | 1–1 | 0–2 |
| Lushnja (II) | 1–6 | Partizani (I) | 1–3 | 0–3 |
| Laçi (I) | 3–2 | Bylis (I) | 0–0 | 3–2 |
| Kukësi (I) | 8–1 | Iliria (II) | 5–0 | 3–1 |
| Tirana (I) | 7–2 | Kastrioti (II) | 5–1 | 2–1 |
| Flamurtari (I) | 6–0 | Tërbuni (I) | 1–0 | 5–0 |
| Teuta (I) | 4–0 | Kamza (II) | 1–0 | 3–0 |
| Vllaznia (I) | 2–1 | Apolonia (II) | 0–0 | 2–1 |
| 12 October 2015 | Sopoti | 1–1 | Skënderbeu | Internacional Complex, Pezë |
| 13:30 CEST | Çaushaj 40' |
Report | Nimaga 87' |
Attendance: 100 Referee: Albano Stolaj |
| 15 November 2015 | Skënderbeu | 2–0 | Sopoti | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë |
| 13:00 CET | Salihi 13' Progni 53' |
Report | Attendance: 500 Referee: Elvaldo Durmishi |
Skënderbeu advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Lushnja | 1–3 | Partizani | Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium, Lushnje |
| 13:30 CEST | Mezini 39' |
Report | Plaku 12', 77' Račić 60' |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Robert Shoshaj |
| 4 November 2015 | Partizani | 3–0 | Lushnja | Kompleksi Stërvitor i Ekipeve Kombëtare, Kamëz |
| 14:00 CET | Ismailaj 4' Morini 42'Bylykbashi 76' |
Report | Attendance: 30 Referee: Orlando Kuka |
Partizani advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Bylis | 0–0 | Laçi | Adush Muça Stadium, Ballsh |
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Attendance: 300 Referee: Edvaldo Durmishi |
| 4 November 2015 | Laçi | 3–2 | Bylis | Kastrioti Stadium,[nb 1] Krujë |
| 14:00 CET | Adeniyi 9', 49' (pen.), 62' |
Report | Asani 42' Buljan 40' (o.g.) |
Attendance: 50 Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
Laçi advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Iliria | 0–5 | Kukësi | Redi Maloku Stadium, Fushë-Krujë |
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Mateus Lima 6' Leomir Cruz 39', 83'Shameti 48'Malota 55' |
Attendance: 150 Referee: Besnard Kaimi |
| 4 November 2015 | Kukësi | 3–1 | Iliria | Redi Maloku Stadium, Fushë-Krujë |
| 14:00 CET | Musolli 20' Mateus Lima 58', 90' |
Report | Myrta 81' |
Attendance: 50 Referee: Indrit Zhuli |
Kukësi advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Kastrioti | 1–5 | Tirana | Kastrioti Stadium, Krujë |
| 14:30 CEST | Raboshta 37' (pen.) |
Report | Kërçiku 6' Fukui 14'Vucaj 31'Gilberto 47', 86' |
Attendance: 0[nb 2] Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
| 4 November 2015 | Tirana | 2–1 | Kastrioti | Skënder Halili Complex, Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Lika 11' Halili 55' (pen.) |
Report | Lekaj 79' |
Attendance: 200 Referee: Olsion Yzeiraj |
Tirana advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Tërbuni | 0–1 | Flamurtari | Ismail Xhemali Stadium, Pukë |
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Fuštar 19' |
Attendance: 150 Referee: Erald Demiraj |
| 4 November 2015 | Flamurtari | 5–0 | Tërbuni Pukë | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë |
| 14:00 CET | Shehaj 36', 40', 58' Morina 70'Bregu 80' |
Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Blerim Ziri |
Flamurtari advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Kamza | 0–1 | Teuta | Kamëz Stadium, Kamëz |
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Shkalla 25' |
Attendance: 200 Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj |
| 4 November 2015 | Teuta | 3–0 | Kamza | Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës |
| 14:00 CET | Lukić 35' Hoxha 67'Hodo 81' |
Report | Attendance: 150 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti |
Teuta advances to the quarter finals.
| 28 October 2015 | Apolonia | 0–0 | Vllaznia | Loni Papuçiu Stadium, Fier |
| 14:30 CEST | Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Blerim Ziri |
| 4 November 2015 | Vllaznia | 2–1 | Apolonia | Fusha Sportive Reshit Rusi, Shkodër |
| 14:00 CET | Kalaja 32' Santiago Martinez 38' |
Report | Nako 55' |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
Vllaznia advances to the quarter finals.
Quarter-finals edit
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vllaznia (I) | 1–2 | Skënderbeu (I) | 0–0 | 1–2 |
| Laçi (I) | 2–1 | Partizani (I) | 2–0 | 0–1 |
| Flamurtari (I) | 2–2 (a) | Tirana (I) | 0–1 | 2–1 |
| Teuta (I) | 1–2 | Kukësi (I) | 1–0 | 0–2 |
| 24 January 2016 | Vllaznia | 0–0 | Skënderbeu | Reshit Rusi Stadium, Shkodër |
| 14:00 CET | Report | Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 17 February 2016 | Skënderbeu | 2–1 | Vllaznia | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë |
| 13:30 CET | Djair 7' Esquerdinha 44' |
Report | Marku 87' |
Attendance: 100 Referee: Erald Demiraj |
Skënderbeu advanced to the semi finals.
| 23 January 2016 | Laçi | 2–0 | Partizani | Laçi Stadium, Laç |
| 14:00 CET | James 49', 65' |
Report | Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 17 February 2016 | Partizani | 1–0 | Laçi | Qemal Stafa Stadium, Tirana |
| 17:00 CET | Sukaj 65' |
Report | Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Andi Koçi |
Laçi advanced to the semi finals.
| 24 January 2016 | Flamurtari | 0–1 | Tirana | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë |
| 17:00 CET | Report | Malaj 85' |
Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 17 February 2016 | Tirana | 1–2 | Flamurtari | Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET | Fukui 47' |
Report | Telushi 16' Lushtaku 67' |
Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
Flamurtari advanced to the semi finals.
| 23 January 2016 | Teuta | 1–0 | Kukësi | Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës |
| 17:00 CET | Hila 20' |
Report | Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 17 February 2016 | Kukësi | 2–0 | Teuta | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës |
| 13:30 CET | Shameti 35' Malota 88' |
Report | Attendance: 2,031 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
Kukësi advanced to the semi finals.
Semi-finals edit
The semi-finals were drawn on 23 March 2016. The first legs were played on 6 April and the second legs were played on 20 April 2016.[6]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laçi (I) | 2–2 (a) | Skënderbeu (I) | 1–0 | 1–2 |
| Flamurtari (I) | 0–4 | Kukësi (I) | 0–2 | 0–2 |
| 6 April 2016 | Laçi | 1–0 | Skënderbeu | Laçi Stadium, Laç |
| 16:00 CEST | Ćetković 50' |
Report | Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 20 April 2016 | Skënderbeu | 2–1 | Laçi | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë |
| 15:30 CEST | Progni 53' Plaku 79' |
Report | Ćetković 57' |
Attendance: 400 Referee: Klajdi Kola |
| 6 April 2016 | Flamurtari | 0–2 | Kukësi | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë |
| 19:00 CEST | Report | Hasani 11' Shameti 19' |
Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 20 April 2016 | Kukësi | 2–0 | Flamurtari | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës |
| 15:30 CEST | Emini 69' (pen.) Erick Flores 82' |
Report | Attendance: 300 Referee: Andi Koçi |
Final edit
Notes edit
- ^ The match was held at Kastrioti Stadium due to reconstruction of the field of Laçi Stadium.
- ^ The match was played behind the doors closed.
References edit
- ^ Florenc Stafa (29 May 2015). "Laçi fiton Kupën e Shqipërisë, mund Kukësin 2-1 (VIDEO)". Shekulli.com.al. Archived from the original on 23 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ Official website Archived 2017-12-01 at the Wayback Machine (in Albanian)
- ^ "Hidhet shorti i Kupës së Shqipërisë, ja çiftet". Telesport.al. 2 September 2015. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Skënderbeu nis Kupën e Shqipërisë". Sportal.al. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ Second round
- ^ "Hidhet shorti i gjysëmfinaleve të Kupës së Shqipërisë" (in Albanian). Koha News. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Official website (in Albanian)
- Albanian Cup at soccerway.com