Drita vs Tre Fiori

Drita welcome Tre Fiori to their Stadiumi me bar sintetik Gjilan home on 13 August 2026 for the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round. The Kosovan side carry a 2-1 lead from the first meeting in San Marino, giving them a narrow but valuable advantage on the synthetic surface in front of a compact 1,000-capacity crowd.

Team News and Suspension Latest

Drita head coach Zekirija Ramadani has no fresh injury concerns for the return fixture. Long-term absentees Egzon Bejtulai, Ilir Mustafa, and Gomda remain sidelined but have already been absorbed into squad planning. Tre Fiori, by contrast, are badly stretched. The Sammarinese side are without Bernardi and Rea through suspension after both were dismissed in their chaotic Champions League qualifying exit against Larne, where they finished with nine men. Manager Danilo Girolomoni must also cope with a squad that has lost three consecutive matches across all competitions.

First Leg Recap: Drita’s Comeback in San Marino

Tre Fiori took a surprise 56th-minute lead through Matteo Prandelli last week, but Drita’s response was swift. Raddy Ovouka levelled with a left-footed finish on 61 minutes and Blerim Krasniqi headed the winner a minute later from Kristal Abazaj’s assist. That 2-1 away victory puts Drita in command; Tre Fiori must score at least once in Gjilan just to stay alive.

Drita’s European Pedigree and Resilience

Drita reached the Conference League knockout play-off stage last season and showed similar character in the previous round, equalising in the 88th minute against Floriana before clinching an extra-time triumph. They average 1.5 goals per game and generate 10 shots per outing in this season’s qualifiers, numbers that reflect a side comfortable in high-stakes European ties.

Key Battle: Drita’s Attack vs Tre Fiori’s Depleted Defence

Despite their losing run, Tre Fiori have been defensively organised, conceding under a goal per game across their last ten outings. However, the absence of Bernardi and Rea robs them of crucial experience. Drita’s attacking unit—featuring Liridon Balaj and the creative Blerim Krasniqi—will look to stretch a backline that has often cracked under late pressure, as seen in the first leg and in the Larne tie.

Where the Tie Will Be Decided

The intimate synthetic pitch in Gjilan and the small but fervent home crowd add a layer of discomfort for Tre Fiori. Drita’s control of possession (44.3% on average compared to Tre Fiori’s 37.3%) should allow them to dictate the tempo. If the visitors cannot find an early goal, Ramadani’s side have the nous to manage the aggregate lead and see out the tie.

The winners will advance to the play-off round, one step away from the group stage. For Tre Fiori, still searching for their first European victory, overturning a deficit away from home is a monumental task.