Football
KFF Mitrovica Makes History, Qualifies for the Second Round of the Women’s Champions League
The Kosovo champions defeated Ludogorets 2-0 to continue their European dream
KFF Mitrovica achieved a remarkable result by qualifying for the second round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
The Kosovo champions secured a 2-0 victory over Ludogorets in the final of the first qualifying-round mini-tournament, played on July 25 at the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium in Pristina.
Aurora Mulliqi opened the scoring in the 15th minute, before Gresa Berisha sealed the historic victory in the 61st minute.
Mitrovica began its European campaign in spectacular fashion. In the semifinal, head coach Shpëtim Idrizi’s team demolished Moldovan champions Zimbru Chișinău 10-0.
Edona Kryeziu delivered an outstanding performance by scoring four goals, while Aurora Mulliqi completed a hat-trick. Ambra Gjegji, Blerta Shala and Bardha Mahmuti added the remaining goals.
KFF Mitrovica’s European Journey Match Opponent Result Goalscorers Semifinal Zimbru Chișinău 10-0 Kryeziu 4, Mulliqi 3, Gjegji, Shala, Mahmuti Final Ludogorets 2-0 Mulliqi 15’, Berisha 61’
Mitrovica scored 12 goals without conceding across its two matches, demonstrating strength, organization and a high level of professionalism.
Brann Is the Next Challenge
In the second qualifying round, KFF Mitrovica will face Norwegian side Brann on August 5. The match forms part of a mini-tournament hosted by Ferencváros in Hungary.
The other semifinal will feature Ferencváros against PAOK. The two winners will meet in the final on August 8, with only the mini-tournament winner advancing to the third qualifying round.
The second round will therefore continue under the knockout mini-tournament format rather than being played over two legs. Home-and-away ties begin in the third qualifying round. UEFA