In a one-sided International Club Friendly at the Prishtina Stadium, KF Prishtina e Re put on a dominant display to crush KF Kika 5-0 on July 18, 2026. The hosts were in ruthless form, scoring three times before half-time and adding two more after the interval in a match that served as an ideal preparation for both sides’ upcoming competitive seasons.

Match Report

From the opening whistle, KF Prishtina e Re took control of the game. Their high pressing game and quick passing overwhelmed the KF Kika defense, which struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the home attack. The first goal arrived in the 12th minute when winger Lirim Kastrati finished clinically after a swift counter-attack. By the 35th minute, the lead had doubled: a well-worked corner was headed home by center-back Besnik Hoxha. Just before the break, striker Ardian Hasani made it 3-0 with a composed finish inside the box following a defensive error.

• 12' – Lirim Kastrati (1-0)
• 35' – Besnik Hoxha (2-0)
• 44' – Ardian Hasani (3-0)
• 60' – Armend Morina (4-0)
• 77' – Valon Ismajli (5-0)

Second-Half Dominance

KF Prishtina e Re continued to press after the restart, and in the 60th minute, Armend Morina made it 4-0 with a stunning long-range effort that flew into the top corner. Substitute Valon Ismajli added a fifth with a crisp volley from 12 yards to complete the rout. KF Kika rarely threatened, managing only one shot on target throughout the entire 90 minutes. The home side’s goalkeeper spent most of the match as a spectator.

Performance Analysis

This friendly highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides. KF Prishtina e Re’s fluid 4-3-3 system allowed them to create overloads in wide areas, while their midfield trio dominated possession and recycled the ball effectively. For KF Kika, the result will be a wake-up call as they work on defensive shape ahead of their league campaign.

Key Takeaways

• Clinical finishing: Five different scorers – a sign of the team’s attacking depth.
• Clean sheet: Defensive solidity from the hosts despite making several second‑half changes.
• Friendly context: Both managers used the match to test different combinations, but the scoreline clearly favored the home side.