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Deutsch2013–14 KF Tirana season
| 2013–14 season | ||||
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| Chairman | Lulzim Basha | |||
| Manager | Nevil Dede (until 24 October) Alpin Gallo (until 28 November) Sokol Bulku (until 1 December) Nevil Dede (from 1 December) | |||
| Ground | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | |||
| Kategoria Superiore | 6th | |||
| Albanian Cup | Second round | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Gilberto Fortunato Mario Morina (5) All: Gilberto Fortunato Mario Morina (5) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 7,800 vs Partizani Tirana (7 February 2014) | |||
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The 2013–14 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 75th competitive season, 75th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 93rd year in existence as a football club.
The team's performance in the first half of the league season was among the worst in the club's history, losing 10 of 16 games, at times ranking at the bottom of the league. The team's manager was changed four times, and they were eliminated from the Albanian Cup in the second round. However, the club made a dramatic comeback in the second half of the season, winning 11 of 17 games with a single loss, allowing them to finish in 6th place and avoid relegation.
Season overview
[edit]June
[edit]The new season begun with Klodian Duro, Erjon Dushku, Arjan Pisha, Francesco Pigoni, Herby Fortunat, Arbër Abilaliaj, Julian Ahmataj, Elton Muçollari, Eleandro Pema, Darjo Xhuti all leaving the team officially.[1] On 1 June, both Ilion Lika and Mario Morina asked for a transfer request after refusing to extend their contracts.[2][3] Tirana refused to terminate Morina's contract and he took his case to the league's Conflict Resolution Room.[1] On 5 June, club administrator Krenar Alimehmeti confirmed that youngsters Marsel Çaka and Erion Hoxhallari had signed new three-year contracts.[4] On 10 June, Morina left the team to join Skënderbeu Korçë.[5] Midfielder Gilman Lika was loaned to Skënderbeu Korçë for the club UEFA Champions League campaign.[6] On 25 June, Morina officially became a player of Skënderbeu after winning a match against Tirana.[7] On 12 June, Ilion Lika's contract ran out and he became a free agent.[8] On the same day, youngsters Algi Lapardhaja, Glorian Hoxha, Alvi Gjoçaj, Klajdi Hyseni and Spartak Ajazi joined the team.[9] Only Hoxha was offered a contract.
July
[edit]Tirana brought in Ilir Kastrati who accepted a contract after passing a trial.[10] Defender Erjon Dushku joined Flamurtari Vlorë on a two-year contract after terminating his contract with Tirana in June.[11] On 8 July, Tirana started their preparation phase on Pukë; they had only 18 players available.[12] On 11 July, Fatmir Hysenbelliu's contract was extended; he joined the team on their preparation phase.[13] On 13 July, midfielder Erando Karabeci was loaned to Kukësi for their Europa League qualifying campaign.[14]
Tirana played its first friendly match on 15 July, winning 0–2 against Tërbuni Pukë with goals from Hoxha.[15] Their second friendly occurred on 17 July when Tirana won 4–0 against rivals Dinamo.[16] They played another friendly on 21 July versus Laçi; Mirel Çota scored their only goal in a 1–1 draw.[17] Their next friendly occurred on 25 July; the team defeated Besa Kavajë with the brace of Afrim Taku.[18] Tirana brought Ervis Çaço on a one-year contract on 26 July.[19] They lost their next friendly 0–4 to Teuta Durrës.[20] At the end of the month, Gilman Lika's contract expired and he purchased a career outside of Europe.[21]
August
[edit]Tirana started the month with a 1–2 friendly loss to Dinamo.[22] On 12 August, the club acquired defender Dorian Kërçiku from Skënderbeu Korçë.[23] In the next friendly, Tirana won 1–0 versus Vllaznia Shkodër with a Çota goal.[24] Tirana lost their next friendly match to Flamurtari Vlorë on 22 August.[25] Three days later, Tirana drew 1–1 versus Tërbuni Pukë; Çota scored Tirana's only goal.[26]
On 28 August, Tirana played their last friendly match of summer against the under-19 side; they won 3–0.[27] The following day was a busy one for the club; Kosovan footballer Mensur Limani returned to the club on a one-year contract extension,[28] and Tirana completed the transfers of defender Ervis Kaja and forward Ilirjan Çaushaj, also on one-year contracts.[29] On 30 August, Erando Karabeci returned to the club following his European campaign with Kukësi.[30] Veteran Elvis Sina agreed to a contract extension with the club, penning until June 2014.[30] On the same day, Tirana reached an agreement with Roland Peqini and Vedran Gerc on one-year contracts.[30] They were joined by Serbian forward Milan Jovanovic.[30] On the deadline day, Tirana also signed Endrit Vrapi and Bledar Vashaku also on one-year deals.[31] Forward Ergys Sorra was registered as Tirana player for the 2013–14 season after spending the entire summer on trial.[29]
September
[edit]Tirana began their league campaign on 1 September by playing at home versus Laçi; the match finished in a goalless draw.[32] Six days later, Tirana brought the Cape Verdean forward José Semedo on trial,[33] which he passed and was given a one-year contract.[34] Tirana then played their second league match versus Lushnja, winning 1–0 with a Gentian Muça penalty in the first half to collect their first three points of the season.[35] In the remaining three matches of September, Tirana lost three times with the same result, 2–0, against Vllaznia Shkodër, Skënderbeu Korçë and Teuta Durrës.[36][37][38]
October
[edit]Tirana had a 1–0 home win over Kastrioti Krujë with Semedo scoring in the 9th minute.[39] In the first capital derby after five years, Tirana slumped into a 0–1 loss to Partizani after a howler from young goalkeeper Çaka which brought their only goal.[40] This loss dropped the team to 10th place in the relegation zone. Due to performances, the club decided to reduce their roster and effectively halve the cost of players' salaries.[41] Defender Roland Peqini suffered a major knee injury which required surgery hours before the league match versus Partizani; his recovery would take more than five months.[42] Tirana bounced back and won round 8 against Bylis Ballsh, with a winning goal by Semedo.[43] Forward Vedran Gerc was replaced after 45 minutes following his poor performance; he had a debate with donor Ndriçim Babasi.[44] After the debate ended, Gerc punched through the dressing room glass, slicing his veins.[44] He underwent surgery and remained sidelined for two months.[44]
Tirana begun their Albanian Cup campaign by playing Albpetrol on 23 October. The team suffered an unexpected 0–1 away loss which resulted in the dismissal of manager Dede.[45] Third choice goalkeeper Bledar Vashaku left the team after not getting paid at the club;[45] he hadn't played a single field.[45] Manager Dede was replaced by Alpin Gallo.[45] On 27 July, he signed a monthly contract.[46] His first match in charge was a 0–1 away loss to Besa Kavajë.[47]
November
[edit]Tirana played at Selman Stërmasi Stadium against Flamurtari Vlorë on 2 November. Goals from Hair Zeqiri in the second half resulted in Tirana's second consecutive loss in the league.[48] Three days later, manager Alpin Gallo approached youngsters Hanc Llagami, Mateos Cake, Franc Doko, Orges Horanlli, Daniel Sula and Indrit Take in the senior team.[49] On 6 November, in the returning leg of Albanian Cup first round, Tirana won 3–1 against Albpetrol to progress to the next round.[50] Mirel Çota scored two goals, his first in eight months and Afrik Taku scored the other.[50]
Back in league play, Tirana suffered a loss against Kukësi at Zeqir Ymeri Stadium.[51] Despite netting an opener inside first five minutes with Mateos Cake, Kukësi bounced back and scored twice in the last 10 minutes of the first half to win 2–1.[30] This third consecutive loss dropped the team to last position in the league.[30] It was the first time that Tirana had collected only 10 points in 11 weeks.[52] In the next league match on 25 November, Tirana lost again, this time at the hands of Laçi with a single goal by Sajmir Kastrati.[53] Four days later, manager Alpin Gallo resigned,[54] with Sokol Bulku named the interim manager.[54] In the last league match of the month, Tirana lost 1–2 to Lushnja at Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium; Entonio Pashaj scored the goal for Tirana.[55] This loss distanced the team 7 points from the safe zone. Manager Sokol Bulku was sacked following the match.[56]
December
[edit]The month begun with Tirana appointing Gugash Magani as the new manager of the team until the end of the season.[57] He became the team's fourth manager of the 2013–14 season.[57] His first match was the first leg of Albanian Cup second round versus Lushnja; Tirana lost 0–1, their second loss in five days against the same opponent.[58] Back in league, Tirana earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Vllaznia Shkodër; Arsen Hajdari opened the score for Vllaznia while Çota netted the equalizer in the second half.[59] It was Tirana's first point after six matches.[60]
In the next league match against Skënderbeu Korçë, Tirana lost 0–1 after a goal by Sabien Lilaj at the 59th minute.[61] Tirana was eliminated from the Albanian Cup on 18 December after not going more than a 1–1 draw in the second leg, as the first match ended in a 0–1 loss.[62] On 21 December, in the last league match of 2013, Tirana drew 1–1 against Teuta Durrës and finished the first part of the season at last place with 12 points, 9 points away from safe zone.[63] On the same day, midfielder Fatmir Hysenbelliu announced his departure from the club with the aim of purchasing a career outside Albania.[63] He was followed by José Semedo, Milan Jovanovic and Vedran Gerc, who were all released by the club.[64]
Despite negative results, manager Gugash Magani was confirmed for the second part of season, with sponsor Refik Halili saying that he is not the problem.[65] Tirana begun negotiations to terminate the contract with defender Roland Peqini after making only two appearances.[66]
January
[edit]On 5 January, Ilion Lika become the first player to join Tirana in the winter transfer, signing a contract for the remainder of the season.[67] The next day, the club brought Brazilian forwards Leandro Matias Moris and Gilberto Fortunato on trial, along with Amick Ciani and Amadou Sidibe.[68] Xhino Sejdo and Denis Kurti left after not being in club's plans while Ilir Kastrati was sent on loan to Himara until the end of the season.[69] Tirana played their first friendly of 2014 on 8 January; they won 1–0 against Tërbuni Pukë thanks to a Gentian Muça penalty.[70] After the match, Leandro Matias Moris, Amick Ciani and Amadou Sidibe were not offered a contract and they all left. Gilberto remained on trial.[70]
Tirana played a second friendly match of the year on 11 January, resulting in a goalless draw against Dinamo.[71] On 13 January, Ivan Delić signed a six-month contract.[72] A day later, forward Gilberto Fortunato left the club due to his salary demands.[73] Tirana played their next friendly against the under-19 Tirana side on 15 January; they won 10–0.[74] Two days later, forward Gilberto returned and signed a six-month contract with an option to renew, becoming the club's third winter signing.[75]
Tirana took a goalless draw against Vllaznia Shkodër in the fourth friendly of January.[76] On 20 January, Tirana acquired the services of Erlind Koreshi as a free agent; he signed a contract until the end of the season with an option to renew.[77] Tirana played their next friendly on 22 January against Elbasani and won 2–0 with goals by Morina and Çota.[78] Midfielder Francis Kahata was offered a contract after impressing in this friendly; he came on loan until the end of 2013–14 season.[78] The next day, Tirana released Ilirjan Çaushaj who wished to terminate his contract.[79]
On 27 January, Tirana brought back goalkeeper Xhino Sejdo with a new contract.[80] Tirana and defender Roland Peqini reached an agreement to terminate his contract.[81] On 31 January, Mario Morina officially signed a contract until the end of the season after arriving at the club since 13 January.[82] On the same day, Selemani Ndikumana joined the club with a one-and-a-half-year contract.[83]
February
[edit]On 1 February, Tirana played Kastrioti Krujë in week 17; the match finished in a goalless draw despite the team having several good chances to score.[84] Six days later, in the second capital derby against Partizani, Tirana won 1–0 thanks to an overhead kick of Gilberto, returning to the winning ways after nine consecutive matches.[85] Tirana recorded another three points in the next round on 16 February, winning 0–1 at Bylis Ballsh thanks to the goal of Selemani Ndikumana.[86] Tirana won their third consecutive league match on 23 February when they overturned Besa Kavajë 2–1 at home; Alked Çelhaka opened the score but Gilberto and Kërçiku overturned everything inside two minutes.[87] This win lifted Tirana to 10th place, only one point away from the safety zone.
March
[edit]Tirana started March with a visit to Flamurtari Stadium to challenge Flamurtari Vlorë in the matchday 21.[88] They opened the score first with Selemani Ndikumana before Flamurtari equalized through Ardit Shehaj.[89] This draw was followed by the 3–1 home win over Kukësi; Afrim Taku scored an early opener with a penalty kick before Sokol Cikalleshi equalized the same way minutes later. In the second half Gilberto who scored a brace to seal the win, removing Tirana from the relegation zone.[90] Tirana then traveled to Niko Dovana Stadium to face Teuta Durrës on 13 March; despite scoring first with Erando Karabeci, Tirana couldn't hold the lead and through the second half, finishing with a 1–1 draw.[91] Tirana's first loss in 2014 league play was on 16 March; they slumped into a 1–2 home loss to Kukësi. Taku scored his team's only goal.[92] It was the first loss in 11 matches. In the third and final capital derby against Partizani, Tirana opened the score with a Mario Morina goal in the 41st minute before conceding in the last moments of the match thanks to a Nderim Nexhipi header.[93] In the last match of March, Tirana won 2–0 at home against Laçi; Kahata scored his first Tirana goal before Morina netted in the last minutes of the match.[94]
April
[edit]Tirana's April began with a visit to the Skënderbeu Stadium to take on Skënderbeu Korçë on 5 April. The team scored twice in the first half with Morina and Kahata before Ndikumana netted a third in the 51st minute. Despite conceding twice from Pero Pejic, Tirana was able to win 3–2 and take another three points.[95] On 8 April, veteran Elvis Sina confirmed his retirement at the end of the season.[96] In the next three days, Tirana recorded another victory, winning 1–0 against Lushnja at Qemal Stafa Stadium with the header of Kahata, his third in the last three matches.[97] This win lifted Tirana to 7th position.[97] The next league match was a 3–0 walkover win over Bylis Ballsh as the club were excluded from the championship.[98][99] Tirana played Vllaznia Shkodër in the matchday 30 on 26 February; the team recorded yet another win as they beat the visitors 2–1 with the goals of Endrit Vrapi and Morina.[100] In the last match of April, Tirana won 2–3 at Kastrioti Krujë, recording their sixth consecutive success. Ardit Peposhi opened the score in the 38th minute, his first goal for Tirana. Then Gentian Muça scored with a penalty kick two minutes later. In the second half Kastrioti reopened the game with Erald Turdiu before Mensur Limani netted the third. The match ended 2–3 as Kastrioti scored in the last minutes with Nertil Ferraj.[101] After this win, Tirana needed only one point to secure survival with two games on hand.[101]
May
[edit]Tirana begun May by earning a 2–2 away draw against Flamurtari Vlorë, which assured them the top flight spot for another season. Gilberto scored the first goal for Tirana while Morina added another one in the second half.[102] After the match, manager Gugash Magani signed a contract extension for another season.[102] Tirana was awarded a 3–0 walkover win against Besa Kavajë in Elvis Sina's final match as a professional.[103] Verdhezinjtë refused to appear in the match.[104] Tirana finished the championship in 6th place with 50 points, collecting 14 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses. They scored 36 goals and conceded 31.[105]
Players
[edit]Squad information
[edit]- As of 21 April 2014[106]
| Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of Birth (Age) | ||||
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| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Ilion Lika |  | GK | 17 April 1980 (aged 33) | ||||
| 12 | Marsel Çaka | | GK | 31 March 1995 (aged 18) | ||||
| 33 | Xhino Sejdo | | GK | 30 April 1991 (aged 22) | ||||
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 2 | Elvis Sina (vice-captain) | | RB | 14 November 1978 (aged 34) | ||||
| 4 | Gentian Muça (vice-captain) | | CB / DM | 13 May 1987 (aged 26) | ||||
| 5 | Entonio Pashaj | | CB | 10 November 1985 (aged 27) | ||||
| 6 | Blerim Kotobelli | | RB / LB | 10 August 1992 (aged 20) | ||||
| 19 | Erion Hoxhallari | | LB | 26 February 1993 (aged 20) | ||||
| 29 | Ervis Kaja | | CB | 29 July 1987 (aged 25) | ||||
| 44 | Endri Vrapi | | RB / LB / CB | 23 March 1981 (aged 32) | ||||
| 99 | Renaldo Kalari | | LB | 25 June 1984 (aged 29) | ||||
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 7 | Francis Kahata |  | CM | 7 June 1991 (aged 22) | ||||
| 10 | Mensur Limani |  | AM | 5 December 1985 (aged 27) | ||||
| 13 | Erando Karabeci (captain) | | CM / DM / AM | 6 September 1988 (aged 24) | ||||
| 18 | Dorian Kërçiku | | CM / RB / LB | 30 July 1993 (aged 19) | ||||
| 20 | Erlind Koreshi | | CM | 9 February 1987 (aged 26) | ||||
| 21 | Ivan Delić |  | AM / RM | 15 February 1986 (aged 27) | ||||
| 25 | Ardit Peposhi | | LM | 14 September 1993 (aged 19) | ||||
| 26 | Afrim Taku | | CM / RB / RW | 4 August 1989 (aged 23) | ||||
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 9 | Mirel Çota | | CF | 14 May 1988 (aged 25) | ||||
| 11 | Ergys Sorra | | CF | 23 July 1989 (aged 23) | ||||
| 17 | Selemani Ndikumana |  | CF / LW / RW | 18 March 1987 (aged 26) | ||||
| 22 | Mateos Cake | | CF | 12 December 1995 (aged 17) | ||||
| 23 | Gilberto Fortunato |  | CF | 7 November 1987 (aged 25) | ||||
| 27 | Mario Morina | | CF | 16 October 1992 (aged 20) | ||||
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]In
[edit]Summer
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving from | Fee | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2013 | FW | | Glorian Hoxha | 19 | Shkëndija Tiranë | Free | [9] | |
| 1 July 2013 | FW | | Ilir Kastrati | 19 | Panathinaikos U20 | Free | [10] | |
| 12 August 2013 | MF | | Dorian Kërçiku | 20 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Free | [23] | |
| 29 August 2013 | DF | | Ervis Kaja | 26 | Besa Kavajë | Free | [29] | |
| 29 August 2013 | FW | | Ilirjan Çaushaj | 26 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Free | [29] | |
| 30 August 2013 | MF | | Erando Karabeci | 24 | Kukësi | Free | Loan return | [30] |
| 30 August 2013 | DF | | Roland Peqini | 22 | Kukësi | Free | [30] | |
| 30 August 2013 | FW |  | Vedran Gerc | 26 | Žalgiris | Free | [30] | |
| 30 August 2013 | FW |  | Milan Jovanović | 29 | Radnički Niš | Free | [30] | |
| 31 August 2013 | DF | | Endrit Vrapi | 31 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Free | [31] | |
| 31 August 2013 | GK | | Bledar Vashaku | 31 | Besa Kavajë | Free | [31] | |
| 31 August 2013 | FW | | Ergys Sorra | 24 | Dinamo Tirana | Free | [29] | |
| 11 September 2013 | FW |  | José Semedo | 33 | Nea Salamis | Free | [34] |
Winter
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving from | Fee | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2014 | GK | | Ilion Lika | 33 | Kastrioti Krujë | Free | [67] | |
| 13 January 2014 | MF | | Ivan Delić | 33 | OFK Grbalj | Free | [72] | |
| 17 January 2014 | FW | | Gilberto Fortunato | 26 | Unattached | Free | [75] | |
| 20 January 2014 | MF | | Erlind Koreshi | 26 | Lushnja | Free | [77] | |
| 22 January 2014 | MF | | Francis Kahata | 26 | Thika United | N/A | On loan | [78] |
| 31 January 2014 | FW | | Mario Morina | 21 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Free | [82] | |
| 31 January 2014 | FW | | Selemani Ndikumana | 26 | Unattached | Free | [83] |
Out
[edit]Summer
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving to | Fee | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2013 | MF | | Klodian Duro | 35 | Unattached[a] | N/A | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | DF | | Erjon Dushku | 28 | Flamurtari Vlorë[b] | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | DF | | Arjan Pisha | 36 | Elbasani[c] | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | DF |  | Francesco Pigoni | 27 | Unattached | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | FW |  | Herby Fortunat | 30 | Unattached | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | FW | | Arbër Abilaliaj | 26 | Flamurtari Vlorë[d] | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | MF | | Julian Ahmataj | 34 | Teuta Durrës[e] | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | MF | | Elton Muçollari | 32 | Kastrioti Krujë[f] | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | MF | | Eleandro Pema | 28 | Kastrioti Krujë[g] | Free | [1] | |
| 1 June 2013 | MF | | Darjo Xhuti | 22 | Unattached | Free | [1] | |
| 10 June 2013 | FW | | Mario Morina | 28 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Undisclosed | [5] | |
| 27 June 2013 | GK | | Ilion Lika | 33 | Kastrioti Krujë[h] | Free | [8] | |
| 13 July 2013 | MF | | Erando Karabeci | 24 | Kukësi | Free | Only for the UEFA Europa League campaign | [14] |
| 30 July 2013 | MF | | Gilman Lika | 26 | Al-Faisaly[i] | Free | [21] |
Winter
[edit]| Date | Pos. | Nationality | Player | Age | Moving to | Fee | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 December 2013 | MF | | Fatmir Hysenbelliu | 21 | Partizani Tirana[j] | Free | [63] | |
| 22 December 2013 | FW | | José Semedo | 33 | Omonia Aradippou[k] | Free | [64] | |
| 22 December 2013 | FW | | Milan Jovanović | 30 | Sloga Kraljevo[l] | Free | [64] | |
| 22 December 2013 | FW | | Vedran Gerc | 27 | NK Pomorac 1921[m] | Free | [64] | |
| 6 January 2014 | FW | | Ilir Kastrati | 19 | Himara | Free | On loan | [69] |
| 6 January 2014 | MF | | Denis Kurti | 22 | Bylis Ballsh[n] | Free | [69] | |
| 23 January 2014 | FW | | Ilirjan Çaushaj | 22 | PAE Kerkyra[o] | Free | [79] | |
| 27 January 2014 | DF | | Roland Peqini | 23 | Kukësi | Free | [81] |
- ^ After Klodian Duro left the club he decided to retire.
- ^ Erjon Dushku joined Flamurtari Vlorë after his departure.
- ^ Arjan Pisha joined Elbasani after his departure.
- ^ Arbër Abilaliaj joined Flamurtari Vlorë after his departure.
- ^ Julian Ahmataj joined Teuta Durrës after his departure.
- ^ Elton Muçollari joined Kastrioti Krujë after his departure.
- ^ Eleandro Pema joined Kastrioti Krujë after his departure.
- ^ Ilion Lika joined Kastrioti Krujë after his departure.
- ^ Gilman Lika joined Al-Faisaly after his departure.
- ^ Fatmir Hysenbelliu joined Partizani Tirana after his departure.
- ^ José Semedo joined Omonia Aradippou after his departure.
- ^ Milan Jovanovic joined Sloga Kraljevo after his departure.
- ^ Vedran Gerc joined NK Pomorac 1921 after his departure.
- ^ Denis Kurti joined Bylis Ballsh after his departure.
- ^ Ilirjan Çaushaj joined PAE Kerkyra after his departure.
Pre-season and friendlies
[edit]| 15 July 2013 Friendly | Tërbuni Pukë | 0–2 | Tirana | Pukë, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Report | Hoxha  40', 65' | Stadium: Ismail Xhemali Stadium Referee: Agron Kastrati |
| 17 July 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 4–0 | Dinamo Tirana | Tiranë, Albania |
| 09:00 CET | Kalari 28' Muça 57'Çota 70', 83' | Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 21 July 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 1–1 | Laçi | Tiranë, Albania |
| 18:00 CET | Çota 13' | Report | Ndreka 23' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 200 |
| 25 July 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 2–1 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë, Albania |
| 18:00 CET | Taku 70' (pen.), 80' | Report | Cikalleshi 35' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| Note: The match ended in 85th minute after a massive brawl between players. | ||||
| 27 July 2013 Friendly | Teuta Durrës | 4–0 | Tirana | Durrës, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Mançaku 5' R. Hoxha 65'Muriqi 66'A. Hoxha 72' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium |
| 7 August 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 1–2 | Dinamo Tirana | Tiranë, Albania |
| 18:00 CET | Kastrati 50' (pen.) | Report | Djarmati 21' Capo 40' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Ardian Beqiri |
| 14 August 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 1–0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë, Albania |
| 18:00 CET | Çota 26' Sorra  61'Kalari 74'Kaja 80'Xhafa 85' | Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Endrit Zhuli |
| 21 August 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 0–1 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Report | Kuqi 1' Lena 23'Telushi 24'  45'Shehaj 40'Pepa 44' | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 500 Referee: Edvaldo Dyrmishi |
| 24 August 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 1–1 | Tërbuni Pukë | Tiranë, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Çota 12' Taku 70' | Report | Agastra 1' Baze  | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex Referee: Edvaldo Dyrmishi |
| 28 August 2013 Friendly | Tirana | 3–0 | Tirana U19 | Tiranë, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Kërçiku 20' Gerc 26'Peposhi 55' | Report | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex |
| 8 January 2014 Friendly | Tirana | 1–0 | Tërbuni Pukë | Tiranë, Albania |
| 13:10 CET | Muça 75' (pen.) | Report | Agastra | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex |
| 11 January 2014 Friendly | Tirana | 0–0 | Dinamo Tirana | Tiranë, Albania |
| 14:10 CET | Report | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 200 Referee: Edvaldo Dyrmishi |
| 15 January 2014 Friendly | Tirana | 10–0 | Tirana U19 | Tiranë, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Sallaku 11 ' (o.g.) Morina 27', 30'Çota 38'Sorra 43'Delić 55'Peposhi 57', 60'Hoxha 65'Taku 75' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex |
| 18 January 2014 Friendly | Vllaznia Shkodër | 0–0 | Tirana | Shkodër, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Report | Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Referee: Ditmar Jubica |
| 22 January 2014 Friendly | Elbasani | 0–2 | Tirana | Elbasan, Albania |
| 14:00 CET | Report | Çota 24' Morina 77' | Stadium: Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Dashamir Muça |
Competitions
[edit]Kategoria Superiore
[edit]League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Teuta | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 46 | 35 | +11 | 54 | |
| 5 | Partizani | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 53 | |
| 6 | Tirana | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 31 | +5 | 50 | |
| 7 | Flamurtari[a] | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 45 | 40 | +5 | 48 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 8 | Vllaznia | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 42 | 36 | +6 | 45 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) draw
Notes:
- ^ Flamurtari were deducted three points.
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 |
| 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 31 | +5 | 50 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 21 | −4 |
Last updated: 10 May 2014.
Source: Competitive matches
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]| 1 September 2013 1 | Tirana | 0–0 | Laçi | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET | Kaja 23' Kalari 53'Karabeci 90+2' | Report | Teqja 50' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 15 September 2013 2 | Tirana | 1–0 | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 13:00 CET | Muça 28' (pen.) Karabeci 44'Mumajezi 74'Peposhi 80' | Report | Sula 22' Mihani 45'Gjyla 64' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 18 September 2013 3 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 2–0 | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 13:00 CET | Rajović 15' Shtubina 25'Bušić 29' | Report | Gerc  15' | Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi |
| 22 September 2013 4 | Tirana | 0–2 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET | Report | Radaŝ 59' 59' Ribaj 80' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Ditmar Jubica |
| 29 September 2013 5 | Teuta Durrës | 2–0 | Tirana | Durrës |
| 13:00 CET | Xhafaj 59' Mancaku 69' (pen.)Jakupi 83' | Report | Kërçiku 6' Peposhi 89' | Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
| 2 October 2013 6 | Tirana | 1–0 | Kastrioti Krujë | Tiranë |
| 13:00 CET | Kurti 3' Semedo 9'Kalari 34'Çaka 73'Kërçiku 80'Peposhi 81' | Report | Caca 3' Xhafa 18' 88'Daja 56' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 12 October 2013 7 | Partizani Tirana | 1–0 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 19:00 CET | Hyshmeri 4' Demiri 47' 57'Hoxha 89' | Report | Kërçiku 16' Karabeci 37'Pashaj 65'Çaka 67'Çota 73'Vrapi 90+2' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 20 October 2013 8 | Tirana | 1–0 | Bylis Ballsh | Tiranë |
| 13:00 CET | Pashaj 45' Semedo 75'Vrapi 78'Hoxhallari 86'Limani 90+3' | Report | Gërxho 55' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 27 October 2013 9 | Besa Kavajë | 1–0 | Tirana | Kavajë |
| 14:00 CET | Ramadanaj 29' Berisha 30'Rroshi 77'Sefa 90' | Report | Hoxhallari 32' Pashaj 52'Taku 60' 89' | Stadium: Besa Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
| 2 November 2013 10 | Tirana | 0–2 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Hoxhallari 47' Karabeci 53'Peposhi 53' | Report | Zeqiri 54', 83' Lena 56'Arbëri 65'Sakaj 76' | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 10 November 2013 11 | Kukësi | 2–1 | Tirana | Kukës |
| 13:00 CET | Cikalleshi 35' Popović 39'Allmuça 45' | Report | Cake 4' Kotobelli 8' 13'Limani 38'Taku 65'Çaka 87' | Stadium: Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Ditmar Jubica |
| 24 November 2013 12 | Laçi | 1–0 | Tirana | Laç |
| 16:00 CET | Kastrati 14' Vucaj 42'Shazivari 90+5' | Report | Pashaj 90+3' | Stadium: Laçi Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 30 November 2013 13 | Lushnja | 2–1 | Tirana | Lushnje |
| 13:30 CET | Canka 23' Mihani 40'Bakiasi 29' 61' | Report | Kërçiku 29' Pashaj 43'Çota 90+1' | Stadium: Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 7 December 2013 14 | Tirana | 1–1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 13:00 CET | Kërçiku 45' Çota 57'Karabeci 87' | Report | Bardulla 23' Hajdari 37'Boçi 37'Belisha 45' 65'Vujadinović 82' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
| 14 December 2013 15 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 1–0 | Tirana | Korçë |
| 14:00 CET | Lilaj 59' Arapi 74' | Report | Taku 46' Pashaj 65' | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 21 December 2013 16 | Tirana | 0–0 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
| 13:30 CET | Kalari 89' | Report | Deliallisi 62' Ahmataj 79'Dosti 86' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 1 February 2014 17 | Kastrioti Krujë | 0–0 | Tirana | Krujë |
| 14:00 CET | Bratić 13' Daja 56'Caca 65' | Report | Taku 21' Vrapi 43' | Stadium: Kastroti Stadium Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 7 February 2014 18 | Tirana | 1–0 | Partizani Tirana | Tiranë |
| 18:00 CET | Kërçiku 54' Karabeci 65'Lika 70'Gilberto 77'Kalari 77'Pashaj 80' | Report | Hoxha 51' Krasniqi 70'Musta 75' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 7,800 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 16 February 2014 19 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–1 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 13:00 CET | Meto 19' Frashëri 55' | Report | Morina 55' Ndikumana 71'Kahata 85' | Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
| 23 February 2014 20 | Tirana | 2–1 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë |
| 18:00 CET | Gilberto 17' Kërçiku 19' 67' | Report | Çelhaka 13' Sefa 45+1' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 2 March 2014 21 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 1–1 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 17:00 CET | Dushku 56' Telushi 62'Shehaj 68' 68' | Report | Ndikumana 23' 56' Muça 47'Gilberto 50'Kalari 54' | Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
| 8 March 2014 22 | Tirana | 3–1 | Kukësi | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET | Taku 4' (pen.) 85' Vrapi 16'Gilberto 50', 71'Kërçiku 68'Karabeci 82' | Report | Uche 10' Cikalleshi 17' (pen.) 61'Shameti 47'Progni 79'Malota 90+2' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 13 March 2014 23 | Teuta Durrës | 1–1 | Tirana | Durrës |
| 18:00 CET | Hoxha 44' 54' Hodo 65' | Report | Karabeci 36' Sina 83'Ndikumana 89' | Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 16 March 2014 24 | Tirana | 1–2 | Kukësi | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET | Ndikumana 37' Taku 55'Koreshi 68' | Report | Cikalleshi 50', 78' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 23 March 2014 25 | Partizani Tirana | 1–1 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 20:00 CET | Rrahmani 6' Hoxha 6'Maliqi 37'Ibrahimi 59'Nexhipi 90+3' | Report | Morina 41' Kërçiku 45+2'Karabeci 51'Pashaj 58'Koreshi 65' 83'Limani 90+2' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
| 29 March 2014 26 | Tirana | 2–0 | Laçi | Tiranë |
| 15:00 CET | Kahata 14' Karabeci 46'Morina 88' | Report | Teqja 22' Owoeye 59'Danaj 67' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 5 April 2014 27 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 2–3 | Tirana | Korçë |
| 16:00 CET | Arapi 27' Pejić 55', 66'Radaš 73'Dimo 79' | Report | Kahata 34' Pashaj 37'Morina 40'Ndikumana 51' | Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 12 April 2014 28 | Tirana | 1–0 | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET | Kahata 31' Delić 82'Sorra 90'Karabeci 90+1' | Report | Trashi 26' Gjyla 45'Sula 83' 90'Petro 84' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andi Koçi |
| 19 April 2014 29 | Tirana | 3–0 | Bylis Ballsh | Ballsh |
| 13:00 CET | Report | Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium Attendance: 0 | ||
| Note: >Match awarded 0-3 by FA decision due to the expelled of Bylis Ballsh from Kategoria Superiore. | ||||
| 26 April 2014 30 | Tirana | 2–1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 15:00 CET | Vrapi 19' Morina 33'Pashaj 75'Kalari 77' | Report | Bušić 35' (pen.) Vukčević 52'Bardulla 75' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 30 April 2014 31 | Kastrioti Krujë | 2–3 | Tirana | Krujë |
| 15:00 CET | Turdiu 66' (pen.) 87' Ferraj 67' 85' | Report | Peposhi 38' Muça 40'Limani 82' | Stadium: Kastroti Stadium Attendance: 500 Referee: Laver Alla |
| 4 May 2014 32 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 2–2 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 16:00 CET | Abilaliaj 27', 57' 90' Telushi 50'Dushku 54'Lena 73'Kuqi 90+2' | Report | Gilberto 5' Muça 45'Kalari 52'Morina 73'Koreshi 75' | Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
| 10 May 2014 33 | Tirana | 3–0 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET | Report | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium | ||
| Note: Match awarded 0-3 by FA decision because Besa Kavajë did not appear in the match. | ||||
Albanian Cup
[edit]First round
[edit]| 23 October 2013 First leg | Albpetrol Patos | 1–0 | Tirana | Patos |
| 13:00 CET | Zharkalliu 16' Korreshi 40'Hidersha 80' | Report | Kastrati 18' Taku 40' | Stadium: Alush Noga Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Elidon Halo |
| 6 November 2013 Second leg | Tirana | 3–1 (3–2 agg.) | Albpetrol Patos | Tiranë |
| 13:30 CET | Çota 5', 67' Çaushaj 24'Pashaj 54'Taku 66'Kërçiku 84' | Report | Kopa 85' | Stadium: Skënder Halili Complex Attendance: 200 Referee: Edvaldo Durmishi |
Second round
[edit]| 4 December 2013 First leg | Lushnja | 1–0 | Tirana | Lushnje |
| 13:30 CET | Topi 17' Bizhyti 47'Gjyla 51'Dervishi 78' | Report | Vrapi 42' | Stadium: Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Blerim Ziri |
| 18 December 2013 Second leg | Tirana | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (1–2 agg.) | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 13:00 CET | Kërçiku 18' 105' Karabeci 30'Vrapi 36'José Semedo 75'Sina 98' | Report | Trashi 34' Bjelkanović 40'Gjyla 100'Canka 110' 110' | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
Statistics
[edit]Squad stats
[edit]| League | Cup | Total Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 4 | 37 |
| Games won | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Games drawn | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Games lost | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Goals scored | 36 | 4 | 40 |
| Goals conceded | 31 | 4 | 35 |
| Goal difference | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Last updated: 10 May 2014
Source: Soccerway
Top scorers
[edit]| No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | FW | | Gilberto Fortunato | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 27 | FW | | Mario Morina | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | MF | | Francis Kahata | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | FW | | Mirel Çota | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 | FW | | Selemani Ndikumana | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 26 | MF | | Afrim Taku | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | DF | | Gentian Muça | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | MF | | Erando Karabeci | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | FW | | José Semedo | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | DF | | Entonio Pashaj | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | MF | | Mensur Limani | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | MF | | Dorian Kërçiku | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | FW | | Mateos Cake | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | MF | | Ardit Peposhi | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 44 | DF | | Endrit Vrapi | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 36[a] | 4 | 40 | |||
Last updated: 10 May 2014
- ^ Tirana won two matches by a 3–0 walkover against Bylis Ballsh and Besa Kavajë as the first team was banned from the championship and the second refused to appear in the match.
Clean sheets
[edit]The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.
| Rnk | No. | Player | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Marsel Çaka | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | |