UEFA Champions League Qualifying Round 1
Egnatia Rrogozhinë 6 - 1 FT Petrocub
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Shots
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Match Events
2' E. Bitri (S. Bakayoko)
30' A. Albanese (G. Jaime)
Petru Popescu 33'
44' M. Platica
HT
↓ S. Platica ↑M. Cojocaru 46'
↓ M. Platica ↑I. Bors 46'
↓ M. Iosipoi ↑I. Botnari 46'
↓ D. Puscas ↑O. David 46'
58' A. Yago (Fernando Medeiros)
N. Rotaru (I. Jardan) 63'
64' ↓ A. Albanese ↑I. Gruda
64' ↓ E. Bitri ↑N. Ajetovikj
64' ↓ K. Loukili ↑I. Diabate
↓ Petrocub ↑M. Lupan 69'
79' ↓ A. Kryeziu ↑G. Smajli
83' Geralb Smajli
84' S. Bakayoko (I. Gruda)
85' ↓ E. Sota ↑E. Ndreca
86' Numan Ajetovikj
Ovidiu David 89'
90' I. Gruda (Fernando Medeiros)
90'+1 Ildi Gruda
FT
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Egnatia Rrogozhinë
Goalkeepers
M. Dajsinani
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Defenders
G. Jaime
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E. Sota
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E. Bitri
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A. Xhemajli
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A. Yago
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A. Kryeziu
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Fernando Medeiros
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K. Loukili
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A. Albanese
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S. Bakayoko
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BENCH
L. Tandilashvili
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B. Puja
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E. Ndreca
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N. Ajetovikj
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G. Smajli
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I. Diabate
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I. Gruda
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D. Adjessa
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J. Montenegro
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Petrocub
Goalkeepers
C. Avram
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Defenders
I. Jardan
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C. Cucos
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J. Guera Djou
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V. Pascari
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S. Platica
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D. Puscas
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M. Iosipoi
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M. Platica
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P. Popescu
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N. Rotaru
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BENCH
S. Smalenea
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V. Dodon
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I. Bors
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D. Demian
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O. David
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I. Botnari
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P. Nazari
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M. Cojocaru
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M. Lupan
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M. Sava
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Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
Petrocub
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
Petrocub
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Futmetrix AI estimate
A Qualifying Masterclass at Demrozi Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A phenomenal attacking display completely shattered low pre-match expectations, proving the early Champions League rounds hide absolute gems.
The Initial Blitz
The Stakes were massive in this 1st Qualifying Round, but only one team seemed to realize it. Egnatia Rrogozhinë stepped onto the pitch at Demrozi Stadium with ruthless intent. While they only edged possession at 54%, their directness was devastating. Every time they crossed the halfway line, alarms rang. The Albanian side turned what looked like a cagey European tie on paper into a relentless attacking drill. The visitors found themselves pinned deep in their own half, unable to clear their lines under an early wave of set-piece pressure.
The Offensive Avalanche
The Intensity of the home side's attack was simply off the charts. An astonishing 17-shot barrage turned the visitors' penalty area into a shooting gallery, leaving Petrocub desperately gasping for air. Twelve of those efforts hit the target, forcing an incredible six saves from an overworked visiting goalkeeper just to keep the scoreline somewhat tethered to reality in the opening hour. Egnatia generated 11 total corners, suffocating any attempt at a breakout and ensuring the ball rarely left the final third.
A Searing Conclusion
By the final whistle, the sheer lack of Balance was entirely exposed in a brutal 6-1 scoreline. Petrocub managed to sneak a single goal from their mere four shots on target, but it was nothing more than a statistical anomaly in a totally one-sided demolition. Egnatia's ruthless efficiency has sent a massive warning shot to the rest of the qualification bracket. They didn't just advance; they laid down a marker on the European stage, leaving their opponents to pick up the pieces of a shattered defensive system.
Key Questions
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
Egnatia's relentless attacking siege produced 17 total shots and 12 on target, completely overwhelming the visitors' fragile defensive structure despite numerous saves.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A One-Sided Qualifier Awaits
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. An overwhelming home favorite looks to flex their muscles and put this first-round tie to bed early against a mismatched visiting side.
The Setup
When Egnatia Rrogozhinë welcome Petrocub to Demrozi Stadium on July 15, 2026, the Stakes are crystal clear: survive the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. The hosts step onto the pitch as massive favorites, fully expecting to dismantle their opponents. A low Stars rating indicates a distinct lack of household names, but the intensity of European knockout football remains fierce. Petrocub arrive with a worrying Form trend, struggling to string together any meaningful momentum. The Balance of power is heavily skewed toward the Albanian side, making this a monumental mountain to climb for the visitors who are just hoping to keep the tie alive.
Key Battle
Without headline individual matchups to dissect, this clash will be decided by collective discipline. Egnatia's attacking unit will immediately push high up the pitch, looking to suffocate Petrocub's defensive backline from the opening whistle. The visitors will need a flawless low block and maximum concentration to stand any chance of weathering the storm. If the away defense cracks early, the floodgates could open completely.
Our Verdict
Expect one-way traffic in this mismatch. Egnatia will control the tempo, dominate possession, and pin Petrocub deep inside their own half. The sheer pressure will eventually break the visitors down. We foresee a comfortable multi-goal victory for the hosts, effectively ending the contest as a competitive tie before the second leg even kicks off.