Prishtina faces Larne in Northern Ireland – official lineups announced
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Express newspaper
24/07/2025 20:13
After being eliminated by Sheriff Tiraspol in the first round of the UEFA Europa League, KF Prishtina, the winner of the Kosovo Cup, continues its European journey in the UEFA Conference League, where tonight it will play the first challenge of the second round against Larne FC of Northern Ireland.
📍 The match is played at “The Showgrounds” stadium in Ballymena, starting at 21:00.
⚪🔵 Prishtina plays for victory even on the away trip
Coach Arsim Thaçi has decided not to rely on defense in this challenge, choosing a 4-3-3 formation, which clearly shows the intention to attack even outside the field. The Kosovars are looking for a positive result on the road that would ease their path towards qualification in the return match in Pristina.
🔴 Larne also chooses to play offensively
The home team from Northern Ireland, which is having a good period in domestic and international competitions, comes with the same 4-3-3 system, promising an open and fast-paced duel.
🧤 Official formations:
Larne FC
(Form: 4-3-3)
KF Prishtina
(Form: 4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Nika
Defense: Saletic – Vitija – Boueye – Limani
Midfield: Taipi – Namani – Muja
Attack: Veliu – Kryeziu – Baftiu
🔎 Interesting facts:
This is the first time that Prishtina faces a team from Northern Ireland in the European arena.
The away victory would be the first for Pristina in this European edition.
Baftiu and Kryeziu, two of the capital’s most dangerous players, are expected to be the key to the offensive in this match. /GazetaExpress/