| 2008–09 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Refik Halili | |||
| Head coach |
Blaz Sliskovic (until 10 December 2008) Agustin Kola (until 7 May 2009) Alban Tafaj (caretaker manager) | |||
| Stadium |
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Qemal Stafa Stadium | |||
| Kategoria Superiore | 1st | |||
| Albanian Cup | Runners-up | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Migen Memelli (22) All: Migen Memelli (30) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 20,000 vs
Vllaznia Shkodër (23 May 2009) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 300 vs
Shkumbini Peqin (9 May 2009) | |||
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The 2008–09 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 70th competitive season, 70th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 88th year in existence as a football club.
Season overview
In October 2008, Tirana won the inaugural Taçi Oil Cup by beating then- FIFA Club World Cup winners Milan 2–1 with goals scored by Daniel Xhafaj and Muzaka. [1] Later on 10 December, manager Blaz Sliskovic was sacked by president Refik Halili after collecting only one win in the last seven league matches. [2] He was replaced by club legend Agustin Kola who led the team until May of the following year. [3]
Tirana won their 24th championship in history on 23 May 2009 by winning 2–1 at home against Vllaznia Shkodër in the final matchday. [4] In cup, the team reached the final once again, this time losing to Flamurtari Vlorë at Niko Dovana Stadium. [5] The leading figure of Tirana in this season was the striker Migen Memelli brought on loan from Sweden's GAIS, [6] who scored an impressive 22 league goals and won the Golden Boot for the first time in his career. [7] Memelli with Tirana also set the record for the fastest goal ever scored in the Kategoria Superiore when he netted inside 7 seconds in the 2–1 win at Flamurtari Vlorë on 5 April. [8]
Kit
- Supplier: Puma
- Sponsor: Volkswagen Classic
Other information
| President | Refik Halili |
| Ground (capacity and dimensions) | Selman Stërmasi stadium (12, 500 / 105m x 68m) |
Source:
Selman Stërmasi stadium
Current squad
As of May 2009 players in bold have a least one cap for an international team Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Captain Hierarchy
Transfers
In
Summer
| # | Pos | Player | From | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | DF |
Entonio Pashaj |
Teuta Durres | July 2008 | |
| 16 | DF |
Abraham Alechenwu |
Dinamo Tirana | 150,000 € | July 2008 |
| 6 | DF |
Andi Lila |
Besa Kavaje | July 2008 | |
| 14 | MF |
Bledar Devolli |
Partizani Tirana | Free | July 2008 |
| 12 | GK |
Pece Korunovski |
Vardar Skopje | July 2008 | |
| DF |
Rezart Dabulla |
KS Shkumbini Peqin | July 2008 | ||
| 21 | MF |
Toni Pezo |
Hajduk Split | Loan | July 2008 |
| 9 | FW |
Migen Memelli |
GAIS | Loan | July 2008 |
| 15 | MF |
Ansi Agolli |
Vaasan Palloseura | Loan | July 2008 |
| 22 | FW |
Daniel Xhafa |
Dinamo Tirana | Loan Expired | August 2008 |
| 19 | DF |
Tefik Osmani |
Partizani Tirana | August 2008 | |
| 24 | MF |
Gjergji Muzaka |
Partizani Tirana | 70,000 € | August 2008 |
Winter
| # | Pos | Player | From | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | MF |
Sajmir Patushi |
None | Free | December 19, 2009 |
| 32 | FW |
Xhulian Rrudho |
Partizani Tirana | January 5, 2009 |
Out
Summer
| # | Pos | Player | To | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | MF |
Klodian Duro |
AC Omonoia | Free | May 21, 2008 |
| 7 | MF |
Jahmir Hyka |
Olympiacos F.C. | Loan Expired | June 3, 2008 |
| DF |
Gentian Hajdari |
None | Retired | July, 2008 | |
| MF |
Eldorado Merkoçi |
None | Retired | July, 2008 | |
| MF |
Hetlem Capja |
Dinamo Tirana | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Elvis Sina |
Dinamo Tirana | July, 2008 | ||
| 22 | FW |
Daniel Xhafa |
Dinamo Tirana | Loan | July, 2008 |
| GK |
Alfred Osmani |
KF Elbasani | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Engert Bakalli |
KF Elbasani | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Endrit Vrapi |
KF Elbasani | July, 2008 | ||
| FW |
Erbim Fagu |
KF Elbasani | 120,000 € | July, 2008 | |
| FW |
Berat Hyseni |
KF Prishtina | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Saso Gjoreski |
None | Free | July, 2008 | |
| MF |
Laurent Mohellebi |
None | Free | July, 2008 | |
| DF |
Erion Xhafa |
KS Besa Kavaje | July, 2008 | ||
| GK |
Eni Malaj |
KS Dajti | Loan | July, 2008 |
Winter
| # | Pos | Player | To | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FW |
Enri Tafaj |
KS Dajti | Loan | January, 2009 |
| 17 | MF |
Florenc Arapi |
KS Bylis Ballsh | Loan | January 7, 2009 |
| MF |
Besmir Bega |
Partizani Tirana | Loan | January, 2009 |
Starting 11
Last updated: June 1, 2009 |
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Pre-season and friendlies
Taçi Oil Cup
| 14 October 2008 Friendly | Tirana | 2–1 | Milan | Tiranë |
| 20:00 CEST |
Xhafaj  29'Muzaka 72' |
Report |
Ronaldinho 90+1' |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Albano Janku |
Competitions
Overview
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Kategoria Superiore | 24 August 2008 | 23 May 2009 | Matchday 1 | Winners | 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 57.58 |
| Albanian Cup | 29 October 2008 | 24 May 2008 | First round | Runners-up | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 4 | +11 | 55.56 |
| Total | 42 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 73 | 31 | +42 | 57.14 | ||||
Last updated: 23 May 2009
Source:
Kategoria Superiore statistics,
Albanian Cup statistics
Kategoria Superiore
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana (C) | 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 68 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Vllaznia | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 49 | 29 | +20 | 64 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 3 | Dinamo Tirana | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 34 | +14 | 52 | |
| 4 | Teuta | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 34 | −2 | 44 | |
| 5 | Shkumbini | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 44 |
Source:
Albanian Football Association (in Albanian),
Soccerway
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
(C) Champions
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
(C) Champions
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 68 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 13 | +25 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 |
Source:
Competitive matches
Results by round
Matches
| 24 August 2008 1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 0–0 | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 19:00 CET |
Smajli  |
Report |
Osmani Dabulla Devolli |
Stadium:
Loro Boriçi Stadium Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 30 August 2008 2 | Teuta Durrës | 0–1 | Tirana | Durrës |
| 15:00 CET |
Dushku Muçollari Buna |
Report |
Memelli 42' Lila |
Stadium:
Niko Dovana Stadium Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 14 September 2008 3 | Tirana | 2–1 | Partizani Tirana | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Xhafaj 20' Lila 90', Nallbani Osmani Pezo Devolli |
Report |
Kalari 0'  48'Bruno 58'Tafaj |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Elvis Peza |
| 20 September 2008 4 | Apolonia Fier | 0–2 | Tirana | Fier |
| 16:00 CET | Bedini Srecković |
Report |
Lila 28' Memelli 32', Devolli |
Stadium:
Loni Papuçiu Stadium Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 27 September 2008 5 | Tirana | 3–1 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Memelli 17', 57', 61' Lila |
Report |
Con 31', Panić 0' 38'Alviž |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 4 October 2008 6 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–0 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 15:00 CET |
Driza Muça E. Dalipi K. Dalipi Stafa |
Report |
Agolli Memelli Sefa |
Stadium:
Adush Muça Stadium Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Erjon Dobi |
| 19 October 2008 7 | Tirana | 2–1 | Dinamo Tirana | Tiranë |
| 18:30 CET |
Memelli 32' Muzaka 54'Lila |
Report |
Allmuça 75' |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Referee: Sokol Jareci |
| 25 October 2008 8 | Shkumbini Peqin | 0–0 | Tirana | Peqin |
| 14:30 CET |
Mustafaj Turdiu |
Report |
Abraham |
Stadium:
Shkumbini StadiumH Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 2 November 2008 9 | Tirana | 1–1 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë |
| 14:30 CET |
Sefa 63' Agolli Pezo Devolli |
Report |
Mançaku 17' Kuli Progni 0' 82' |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Albano Janku |
| 9 November 2008 10 | Elbasani | 1–0 | Tirana | Elbasan |
| 15:00 CET |
Abazaj 18' Kacollja |
Report |
Nallbani |
Stadium:
Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Tanush Latifi |
| 15 November 2008 11 | Tirana | 1–0 | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Ndoni 13' (
o.g.) Kcira  26'Lila Lilaj |
Report |
Hasalla Çela Arbëri |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 23 November 2008 12 | Tirana | 1–1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Devolli 79', Nallbani Agolli Arapi |
Report |
Boadu 32' Beqiri Smajli Liçi |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 29 November 2008 13 | Tirana | 1–2 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Dabulla Sefa 77' |
Report |
Vila 21', 43' Ymeraj Mile |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 7 December 2008 14 | Partizani Tirana | 2–2 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Karabeci 64', Ngjela 68'Tafaj Malota Bakaj |
Report |
Sefa 2', Osmani 0' 68'Agolli Abraham Memelli 82', |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Sokol Jareci |
| 13 December 2008 15 | Tirana | 3–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Xhafaj 37', 48' Arapi Lila 64'Dabulla |
Report |
Shoshi Spaho |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 21 December 2008 16 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 2–0 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 14:00 CET |
Mema 61' Rustemi 89'Begaj Beqiri Alviž Brajkovic Guna |
Report |
Agolli Abraham Lila Muzaka Xhafaj |
Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium |
| 27 December 2008 17 | Tirana | 6–2 | Bylis Ballsh | Tiranë |
| 13:30 CET | Neves 2' (
o.g.) Memelli 4', 35', 57'Muzaka 13'Xhafaj 32'Nallbani Sefa |
Report |
Bakiu 10', 49' Kapaj |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Albano Janku |
| 31 January 2009 18 | Dinamo Tirana | 2–4 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET |
Sefa 7' Plaku 11'Nikolic Poçi Bakaj Brahja 0' 80'Kotorri 85' |
Report |
Memelli 8', 77', Agolli 58'Muka 0' 80'Xhafaj 88', Dabulla Devolli |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 5 February 2009 19 | Tirana | 2–0 | Shkumbini Peqin | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Lila 27' Agoli 70'Sefa |
Report |
Bizhyti |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 15 February 2009 20 | Besa Kavajë | 1–3 | Tirana | Kavajë |
| 14:30 CET |
Mihani 45', Fortunat |
Report |
Xhafaj 30' Agolli 53'Memelli 75'Patushi |
Stadium: Besa Stadium |
| 21 February 2009 21 | Tirana | 0–0 | Elbasani | Tiranë |
| 14:30 CET |
Memelli |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 1 March 2009 22 | Lushnja | 0–0 | Tirana | Lushnje |
| 16:00 CET |
Bubeqi |
Report |
Agolli |
Stadium: Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium |
| 7 March 2009 23 | Tirana | 2–1 | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Memelli 22' Muka 64' |
Report |
Bejte Çela 81' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 15 March 2009 24 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–0 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 14:00 CET |
P. Arbëri Dalipi G. Arbëri |
Report |
Osmani Devolli Muzaka Memelli |
Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium |
| 21 March 2009 25 | Tirana | 2–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Devolli 32' Muka 75'Agolli Pezo |
Report |
Hadžibulic |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 5 April 2009 26 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 1–2 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 16:00 CET |
Alviž 18' |
Report |
Memelli 1', 37' Nallbani Dabulla |
Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium |
| 11 April 2009 27 | Tirana | 3–0 | Elbasani | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Xhafaj 51' Muka 77'Memelli 86' |
Report |
Gava |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 18 April 2009 28 | Partizani Tirana | 2–2 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Babamusta 63' Ngjela 67', |
Report |
Nallbani Xhafaj 56', 87' |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium |
| 25 April 2009 29 | Tirana | 4–1 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Dabulla Devolli Memelli 5', 74'Xhafaj 41'Agolli 83' |
Report |
Sheta Dushku Vila 31', Buna |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Sokol Jareci |
| 2 May 2009 30 | Besa Kavajë | 1–1 | Tirana | Kavajë |
| 17:00 CET |
Progni 45' Fortunat 75'Ishka |
Report |
Memelli 20' Sefa Nallbani 81'Lila 90+2' |
Stadium:
Besa Stadium Referee: Elvis Peza |
| 9 May 2009 31 | Tirana | 3–1 | Shkumbini Peqin | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Mujdragic 18' (
o.g.) Muzaka 27'Memelli 31'Pezo |
Report |
Pashja Nora Mujdragic 50'Dervishi |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 300 |
| 16 May 2009 32 | Dinamo Tirana | 2–3 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET |
Jusufi 57' Cecco Bakaj 84' |
Report |
Agolli 12' Lilaj 40'Sorra 73' |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 23 May 2009 33 | Tirana | 2–1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 19:00 CET |
Muka 2', Memelli 30'Lila Devolli Agolli |
Report |
Sukaj , 88' Sinani Belisha Liçi Grimaj |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 20,000 Referee: VladimÃr Hrinák ( Slovakia) |
Albanian Cup
First round
| 29 October 2008 First leg | Tërbuni Pukë | 1–4 | Tirana | Pukë |
|
Tafili 22' Ahi Përfati |
Report |
Tafaj Arapi Xhafa 82' |
Stadium: Ismail Xhemali Stadium |
| 12 November 2008 Second leg | Tirana | 1–0 (2–1 agg.) | Tërbuni Pukë | Tiranë |
|
Memelli 89' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
Second round
| 3 December 2008 First leg | Lushnja | 1–4 | Tirana | Lushnje |
|
Bakiasi G. Çela 44'Arbëri E. Çela Bokatola |
Report |
Lila Memelli 47', 58'Muzaka 65'Sorra 90+1' |
Stadium: Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium |
| 17 December 2008 Second leg | Tirana | 5–0 (9–1 agg.) | Lushnja | Tiranë |
|
Memelli 38', 64', 67', 87' (
pen.), 90' Metani |
Report |
E. Çela Ndoni Sula Canka |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
Quarter-finals
| 25 February 2009 First leg | Tirana | 0–0 | Elbasani | Tiranë |
| 14:30 CET |
Lila Agolli Muka Patushi Xhafaj |
Report |
Osmani Fagu Hyshmeri Xhafa |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Referee: Albano Janku |
| 11 March 2009 Second leg | Elbasani | 0–2 (0–2 agg.) | Tirana | Elbasan |
| 14:30 CET |
Beqiri |
Report |
Patushi 9' Xhafaj 12' |
Stadium:
Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Albano Janku |
Semi-finals
| 15 April 2009 First leg | Vllaznia Shkodër | 0–0 | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 18:30 CET |
Shtubina |
Report |
Agolli Dabulla Patushi |
Stadium:
Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 7,000 |
| 29 April 2009 Second leg | Tirana | 1–0 (
a.e.t.) (1–0 agg.) | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 18:30 CET |
Dabulla Xhafaj Memelli Sefa 105', |
Report |
Osja Beqiri Nallbani |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Referee: Darko ÄŒeferin ( Slovenia) |
Final
| 6 May 2009 Final | Tirana | 1–2 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Durrës |
| 16:00 CEST |
Dabulla 42' |
Report |
Mema 65' Zeqiri 90+2' |
Stadium:
Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
Statistics
Goalscorers
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | FW |
|
Migen Memelli | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 22 | FW |
|
Daniel Xhafaj | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 15 | DF |
|
Ansi Agolli | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | DF |
|
Andi Lila | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | MF |
|
Jetmir Sefa | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | MF |
|
Devi Muka | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 24 | MF |
|
Gjergji Muzaka | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 | MF |
|
Bledar Devolli | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | FW |
|
Ergys Sorra | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | DF |
|
Rezart Dabulla | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | MF |
|
Saimir Patushi | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | MF |
|
Sabien Lilaj | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Own goals | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 58 | 15 | 73 | |||
Last updated: 23 May 2009
References
- ^ "Fitore dhe spektakël në ndeshjen miqësore për bamirësi, Tirana – Milan (2-1)" [Victory and spectacle in charity friendly game, Tirana - Milan (2-1)] (in Albanian). Ora News. October 14, 2008. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Ikën "Baka", Halili: Më lanë vetëm" ["Baka" flees, Halili: They left me alone]. Gazeta Shqip (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. December 11, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Agustin Kola, trajneri i ri i Tiranës" [Agustin Kola the new coach of Tirana]. Albania Sport (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. December 12, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Tirana, 24 here kampione e Shqiperise" [Tirana, 24 times champion of Albania]. Top-Channel.tv (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. May 24, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Flamurtari i rrëmben Tiranës Kupën dhe UEFA-n" [Flamurtari takes from Tirana the cup and UEFA]. BalkanWeb.com (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. May 7, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Migen Memelli, blerja e bujshme e rekordmenëve" [Migen Memelli, the sensational purchase of recordmans]. Albanian Sport (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. July 7, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Memelli, "Këpuca e Artë" e Superiores" [Memelli, "Golden Boot" of Albanian Superliga]. Gazeta Shqip (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. May 24, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Memelli, goli më i shpejtë shqiptar" [Memelli, the fastest Albanian goal]. Gazeta Shqip (in Albanian). Arkiva Shqiptare e Lajmeve. April 7, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
External links
| 2008–09 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Refik Halili | |||
| Head coach |
Blaz Sliskovic (until 10 December 2008) Agustin Kola (until 7 May 2009) Alban Tafaj (caretaker manager) | |||
| Stadium |
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Qemal Stafa Stadium | |||
| Kategoria Superiore | 1st | |||
| Albanian Cup | Runners-up | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Migen Memelli (22) All: Migen Memelli (30) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 20,000 vs
Vllaznia Shkodër (23 May 2009) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 300 vs
Shkumbini Peqin (9 May 2009) | |||
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The 2008–09 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 70th competitive season, 70th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 88th year in existence as a football club.
Season overview
In October 2008, Tirana won the inaugural Taçi Oil Cup by beating then- FIFA Club World Cup winners Milan 2–1 with goals scored by Daniel Xhafaj and Muzaka. [1] Later on 10 December, manager Blaz Sliskovic was sacked by president Refik Halili after collecting only one win in the last seven league matches. [2] He was replaced by club legend Agustin Kola who led the team until May of the following year. [3]
Tirana won their 24th championship in history on 23 May 2009 by winning 2–1 at home against Vllaznia Shkodër in the final matchday. [4] In cup, the team reached the final once again, this time losing to Flamurtari Vlorë at Niko Dovana Stadium. [5] The leading figure of Tirana in this season was the striker Migen Memelli brought on loan from Sweden's GAIS, [6] who scored an impressive 22 league goals and won the Golden Boot for the first time in his career. [7] Memelli with Tirana also set the record for the fastest goal ever scored in the Kategoria Superiore when he netted inside 7 seconds in the 2–1 win at Flamurtari Vlorë on 5 April. [8]
Kit
- Supplier: Puma
- Sponsor: Volkswagen Classic
Other information
| President | Refik Halili |
| Ground (capacity and dimensions) | Selman Stërmasi stadium (12, 500 / 105m x 68m) |
Source:
Selman Stërmasi stadium
Current squad
As of May 2009 players in bold have a least one cap for an international team Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Captain Hierarchy
Transfers
In
Summer
| # | Pos | Player | From | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | DF |
Entonio Pashaj |
Teuta Durres | July 2008 | |
| 16 | DF |
Abraham Alechenwu |
Dinamo Tirana | 150,000 € | July 2008 |
| 6 | DF |
Andi Lila |
Besa Kavaje | July 2008 | |
| 14 | MF |
Bledar Devolli |
Partizani Tirana | Free | July 2008 |
| 12 | GK |
Pece Korunovski |
Vardar Skopje | July 2008 | |
| DF |
Rezart Dabulla |
KS Shkumbini Peqin | July 2008 | ||
| 21 | MF |
Toni Pezo |
Hajduk Split | Loan | July 2008 |
| 9 | FW |
Migen Memelli |
GAIS | Loan | July 2008 |
| 15 | MF |
Ansi Agolli |
Vaasan Palloseura | Loan | July 2008 |
| 22 | FW |
Daniel Xhafa |
Dinamo Tirana | Loan Expired | August 2008 |
| 19 | DF |
Tefik Osmani |
Partizani Tirana | August 2008 | |
| 24 | MF |
Gjergji Muzaka |
Partizani Tirana | 70,000 € | August 2008 |
Winter
| # | Pos | Player | From | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | MF |
Sajmir Patushi |
None | Free | December 19, 2009 |
| 32 | FW |
Xhulian Rrudho |
Partizani Tirana | January 5, 2009 |
Out
Summer
| # | Pos | Player | To | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | MF |
Klodian Duro |
AC Omonoia | Free | May 21, 2008 |
| 7 | MF |
Jahmir Hyka |
Olympiacos F.C. | Loan Expired | June 3, 2008 |
| DF |
Gentian Hajdari |
None | Retired | July, 2008 | |
| MF |
Eldorado Merkoçi |
None | Retired | July, 2008 | |
| MF |
Hetlem Capja |
Dinamo Tirana | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Elvis Sina |
Dinamo Tirana | July, 2008 | ||
| 22 | FW |
Daniel Xhafa |
Dinamo Tirana | Loan | July, 2008 |
| GK |
Alfred Osmani |
KF Elbasani | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Engert Bakalli |
KF Elbasani | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Endrit Vrapi |
KF Elbasani | July, 2008 | ||
| FW |
Erbim Fagu |
KF Elbasani | 120,000 € | July, 2008 | |
| FW |
Berat Hyseni |
KF Prishtina | July, 2008 | ||
| DF |
Saso Gjoreski |
None | Free | July, 2008 | |
| MF |
Laurent Mohellebi |
None | Free | July, 2008 | |
| DF |
Erion Xhafa |
KS Besa Kavaje | July, 2008 | ||
| GK |
Eni Malaj |
KS Dajti | Loan | July, 2008 |
Winter
| # | Pos | Player | To | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FW |
Enri Tafaj |
KS Dajti | Loan | January, 2009 |
| 17 | MF |
Florenc Arapi |
KS Bylis Ballsh | Loan | January 7, 2009 |
| MF |
Besmir Bega |
Partizani Tirana | Loan | January, 2009 |
Starting 11
Last updated: June 1, 2009 |
|
Pre-season and friendlies
Taçi Oil Cup
| 14 October 2008 Friendly | Tirana | 2–1 | Milan | Tiranë |
| 20:00 CEST |
Xhafaj 29' Muzaka 72' |
Report |
Ronaldinho 90+1' |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Albano Janku |
Competitions
Overview
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Kategoria Superiore | 24 August 2008 | 23 May 2009 | Matchday 1 | Winners | 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 57.58 |
| Albanian Cup | 29 October 2008 | 24 May 2008 | First round | Runners-up | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 4 | +11 | 55.56 |
| Total | 42 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 73 | 31 | +42 | 57.14 | ||||
Last updated: 23 May 2009
Source:
Kategoria Superiore statistics,
Albanian Cup statistics
Kategoria Superiore
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana (C) | 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 68 | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Vllaznia | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 49 | 29 | +20 | 64 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
| 3 | Dinamo Tirana | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 34 | +14 | 52 | |
| 4 | Teuta | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 34 | −2 | 44 | |
| 5 | Shkumbini | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 44 |
Source:
Albanian Football Association (in Albanian),
Soccerway
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
(C) Champions
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
(C) Champions
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 58 | 27 | +31 | 68 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 13 | +25 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 14 | +6 |
Source:
Competitive matches
Results by round
Matches
| 24 August 2008 1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 0–0 | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 19:00 CET |
Smajli |
Report |
Osmani Dabulla Devolli |
Stadium:
Loro Boriçi Stadium Referee: Kridens Meta |
| 30 August 2008 2 | Teuta Durrës | 0–1 | Tirana | Durrës |
| 15:00 CET |
Dushku Muçollari Buna |
Report |
Memelli 42' Lila |
Stadium:
Niko Dovana Stadium Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 14 September 2008 3 | Tirana | 2–1 | Partizani Tirana | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Xhafaj 20' Lila 90', Nallbani Osmani Pezo Devolli |
Report |
Kalari 0' 48' Bruno 58'Tafaj |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Elvis Peza |
| 20 September 2008 4 | Apolonia Fier | 0–2 | Tirana | Fier |
| 16:00 CET | Bedini Srecković |
Report |
Lila 28' Memelli 32', Devolli |
Stadium:
Loni Papuçiu Stadium Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
| 27 September 2008 5 | Tirana | 3–1 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Memelli 17', 57', 61' Lila |
Report |
Con 31', Panić 0' 38'Alviž |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 4 October 2008 6 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–0 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 15:00 CET |
Driza Muça E. Dalipi K. Dalipi Stafa |
Report |
Agolli Memelli Sefa |
Stadium:
Adush Muça Stadium Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Erjon Dobi |
| 19 October 2008 7 | Tirana | 2–1 | Dinamo Tirana | Tiranë |
| 18:30 CET |
Memelli 32' Muzaka 54'Lila |
Report |
Allmuça 75' |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Referee: Sokol Jareci |
| 25 October 2008 8 | Shkumbini Peqin | 0–0 | Tirana | Peqin |
| 14:30 CET |
Mustafaj Turdiu |
Report |
Abraham |
Stadium:
Shkumbini StadiumH Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 2 November 2008 9 | Tirana | 1–1 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë |
| 14:30 CET |
Sefa 63' Agolli Pezo Devolli |
Report |
Mançaku 17' Kuli Progni 0' 82' |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Albano Janku |
| 9 November 2008 10 | Elbasani | 1–0 | Tirana | Elbasan |
| 15:00 CET |
Abazaj 18' Kacollja |
Report |
Nallbani |
Stadium:
Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Tanush Latifi |
| 15 November 2008 11 | Tirana | 1–0 | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Ndoni 13' (
o.g.) Kcira 26'Lila Lilaj |
Report |
Hasalla Çela Arbëri |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 23 November 2008 12 | Tirana | 1–1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Devolli 79', Nallbani Agolli Arapi |
Report |
Boadu 32' Beqiri Smajli Liçi |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 29 November 2008 13 | Tirana | 1–2 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Dabulla Sefa 77' |
Report |
Vila 21', 43' Ymeraj Mile |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 7 December 2008 14 | Partizani Tirana | 2–2 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Karabeci 64', Ngjela 68'Tafaj Malota Bakaj |
Report |
Sefa 2', Osmani 0' 68'Agolli Abraham Memelli 82', |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Sokol Jareci |
| 13 December 2008 15 | Tirana | 3–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Xhafaj 37', 48' Arapi Lila 64'Dabulla |
Report |
Shoshi Spaho |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 21 December 2008 16 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 2–0 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 14:00 CET |
Mema 61' Rustemi 89'Begaj Beqiri Alviž Brajkovic Guna |
Report |
Agolli Abraham Lila Muzaka Xhafaj |
Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium |
| 27 December 2008 17 | Tirana | 6–2 | Bylis Ballsh | Tiranë |
| 13:30 CET | Neves 2' (
o.g.) Memelli 4', 35', 57'Muzaka 13'Xhafaj 32'Nallbani Sefa |
Report |
Bakiu 10', 49' Kapaj |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Albano Janku |
| 31 January 2009 18 | Dinamo Tirana | 2–4 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET |
Sefa 7' Plaku 11'Nikolic Poçi Bakaj Brahja 0' 80'Kotorri 85' |
Report |
Memelli 8', 77', Agolli 58'Muka 0' 80'Xhafaj 88', Dabulla Devolli |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 5 February 2009 19 | Tirana | 2–0 | Shkumbini Peqin | Tiranë |
| 14:00 CET |
Lila 27' Agoli 70'Sefa |
Report |
Bizhyti |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 15 February 2009 20 | Besa Kavajë | 1–3 | Tirana | Kavajë |
| 14:30 CET |
Mihani 45', Fortunat |
Report |
Xhafaj 30' Agolli 53'Memelli 75'Patushi |
Stadium: Besa Stadium |
| 21 February 2009 21 | Tirana | 0–0 | Elbasani | Tiranë |
| 14:30 CET |
Memelli |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 1 March 2009 22 | Lushnja | 0–0 | Tirana | Lushnje |
| 16:00 CET |
Bubeqi |
Report |
Agolli |
Stadium: Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium |
| 7 March 2009 23 | Tirana | 2–1 | Lushnja | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Memelli 22' Muka 64' |
Report |
Bejte Çela 81' |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 15 March 2009 24 | Bylis Ballsh | 0–0 | Tirana | Ballsh |
| 14:00 CET |
P. Arbëri Dalipi G. Arbëri |
Report |
Osmani Devolli Muzaka Memelli |
Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium |
| 21 March 2009 25 | Tirana | 2–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
| 16:00 CET |
Devolli 32' Muka 75'Agolli Pezo |
Report |
Hadžibulic |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 5 April 2009 26 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 1–2 | Tirana | Vlorë |
| 16:00 CET |
Alviž 18' |
Report |
Memelli 1', 37' Nallbani Dabulla |
Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium |
| 11 April 2009 27 | Tirana | 3–0 | Elbasani | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Xhafaj 51' Muka 77'Memelli 86' |
Report |
Gava |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
| 18 April 2009 28 | Partizani Tirana | 2–2 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Babamusta 63' Ngjela 67', |
Report |
Nallbani Xhafaj 56', 87' |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium |
| 25 April 2009 29 | Tirana | 4–1 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Dabulla Devolli Memelli 5', 74'Xhafaj 41'Agolli 83' |
Report |
Sheta Dushku Vila 31', Buna |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Sokol Jareci |
| 2 May 2009 30 | Besa Kavajë | 1–1 | Tirana | Kavajë |
| 17:00 CET |
Progni 45' Fortunat 75'Ishka |
Report |
Memelli 20' Sefa Nallbani 81'Lila 90+2' |
Stadium:
Besa Stadium Referee: Elvis Peza |
| 9 May 2009 31 | Tirana | 3–1 | Shkumbini Peqin | Tiranë |
| 16:30 CET |
Mujdragic 18' (
o.g.) Muzaka 27'Memelli 31'Pezo |
Report |
Pashja Nora Mujdragic 50'Dervishi |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 300 |
| 16 May 2009 32 | Dinamo Tirana | 2–3 | Tirana | Tiranë |
| 17:00 CET |
Jusufi 57' Cecco Bakaj 84' |
Report |
Agolli 12' Lilaj 40'Sorra 73' |
Stadium:
Selman Stërmasi Stadium Referee: Sokol Cekaj |
| 23 May 2009 33 | Tirana | 2–1 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 19:00 CET |
Muka 2', Memelli 30'Lila Devolli Agolli |
Report |
Sukaj , 88' Sinani Belisha Liçi Grimaj |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 20,000 Referee: VladimÃr Hrinák ( Slovakia) |
Albanian Cup
First round
| 29 October 2008 First leg | Tërbuni Pukë | 1–4 | Tirana | Pukë |
|
Tafili 22' Ahi Përfati |
Report |
Tafaj Arapi Xhafa 82' |
Stadium: Ismail Xhemali Stadium |
| 12 November 2008 Second leg | Tirana | 1–0 (2–1 agg.) | Tërbuni Pukë | Tiranë |
|
Memelli 89' |
Report | Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
Second round
| 3 December 2008 First leg | Lushnja | 1–4 | Tirana | Lushnje |
|
Bakiasi G. Çela 44'Arbëri E. Çela Bokatola |
Report |
Lila Memelli 47', 58'Muzaka 65'Sorra 90+1' |
Stadium: Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium |
| 17 December 2008 Second leg | Tirana | 5–0 (9–1 agg.) | Lushnja | Tiranë |
|
Memelli 38', 64', 67', 87' (
pen.), 90' Metani |
Report |
E. Çela Ndoni Sula Canka |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium |
Quarter-finals
| 25 February 2009 First leg | Tirana | 0–0 | Elbasani | Tiranë |
| 14:30 CET |
Lila Agolli Muka Patushi Xhafaj |
Report |
Osmani Fagu Hyshmeri Xhafa |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Referee: Albano Janku |
| 11 March 2009 Second leg | Elbasani | 0–2 (0–2 agg.) | Tirana | Elbasan |
| 14:30 CET |
Beqiri |
Report |
Patushi 9' Xhafaj 12' |
Stadium:
Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Albano Janku |
Semi-finals
| 15 April 2009 First leg | Vllaznia Shkodër | 0–0 | Tirana | Shkodër |
| 18:30 CET |
Shtubina |
Report |
Agolli Dabulla Patushi |
Stadium:
Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 7,000 |
| 29 April 2009 Second leg | Tirana | 1–0 (
a.e.t.) (1–0 agg.) | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
| 18:30 CET |
Dabulla Xhafaj Memelli Sefa 105', |
Report |
Osja Beqiri Nallbani |
Stadium:
Qemal Stafa Stadium Referee: Darko ÄŒeferin ( Slovenia) |
Final
| 6 May 2009 Final | Tirana | 1–2 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Durrës |
| 16:00 CEST |
Dabulla 42' |
Report |
Mema 65' Zeqiri 90+2' |
Stadium:
Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
Statistics
Goalscorers
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | Kategoria Superiore | Albanian Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | FW |
|
Migen Memelli | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 22 | FW |
|
Daniel Xhafaj | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 15 | DF |
|
Ansi Agolli | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | DF |
|
Andi Lila | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | MF |
|
Jetmir Sefa | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | MF |
|
Devi Muka | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 24 | MF |
|
Gjergji Muzaka | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 | MF |
|
Bledar Devolli | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | FW |
|
Ergys Sorra | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | DF |
|
Rezart Dabulla | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | MF |
|
Saimir Patushi | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | MF |
|
Sabien Lilaj | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Own goals | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 58 | 15 | 73 | |||
Last updated: 23 May 2009
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