Vlazrimi Struga 1–1 FC Dinamo City
International Club Friendly | July 1, 2026, 23:30

Macedonian side Vlazrimi Struga and Albanian outfit FC Dinamo City played out an entertaining 1‑1 draw in their pre‑season friendly, giving both coaching staffs plenty of observations as they fine‑tune their squads. The match, held at a neutral venue, provided a useful test of character for two teams with ambitions in their respective domestic leagues.

End‑to‑end first half

Dinamo City started the stronger and opened the scoring midway through the first period. A quick counter‑attack caught the Vlazrimi defence out of shape, and the Albanian side’s striker finished confidently. Vlazrimi responded positively, pushing forward and creating several promising openings before the break. Their persistence paid off when a defensive mix‑up allowed them to equalise just before half‑time.

Second‑half stalemate

The second half saw fewer clear‑cut chances as both teams made a flurry of substitutions, disrupting the rhythm. Dinamo City came closest to snatching a late win when a header from a corner struck the post. Vlazrimi’s goalkeeper made a couple of sharp saves to preserve the draw. Overall, the match was a competitive workout that left both sets of players with good running in their legs.

Friendly but fiercely contested

Despite the friendly nature, the intensity never dropped, with several robust tackles reminding everyone that pre‑season is also about regaining competitive sharpness. For Vlazrimi Struga and FC Dinamo City, the 1‑1 scoreline was a satisfactory outcome, and both will now look ahead to their next warm‑up fixtures as the new season approaches.