Shkëndija suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bravo in the opening match of the second round of the Conference League. Despite the loss, the Tetovo-based team remains in contention for qualification ahead of the return leg scheduled in Skopje. The match, played in Ljubljana, saw Shkëndija, managed by Artim Pollozhani, start with a positive showing.
The initial breakthrough occurred in the 10th minute when the referee awarded a penalty to the visiting team. Kosovar midfielder Endrit Krasniqi successfully converted the penalty, granting Shkëndija a 1-0 lead. However, this advantage was short-lived.
Bravo responded rapidly, with Kopatini scoring in the 18th minute to equalize the score. Shkëndija had another opportunity to regain the lead before the halftime whistle. The most promising chance came late in the first half when Ndzenge tested the goal, but the opposing goalkeeper, Rojman, made a decisive save.
The final score saw Bravo secure the victory. Nevertheless, Shkëndija’s performance and the context of the fixture mean the team remains in contention for advancing to the next stage of the competition, depending on the outcome of the second leg against Bravo.
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