Celje beat Drita 3-2 on Thursday, 19 February 2026 in Conference League. The match was refereed by Chris Kavanagh. It was played at Stadiumi me bar sintetik Gjilan.
First half: V. Limaj received a yellow card for Drita at 10'. Celje took the lead at 41' when M. Avdyli scored, with the assist credited to D. Hrka, making the score 0-1.
Second half: Drita made their 1st substitution at 46', with A. Ajzeraj replacing L. Balaj. Drita made their 2nd substitution at 46', with K. Abazaj replacing Blerim Krasniqi. M. Kvesić received a yellow card for Celje at 48'. Drita made their 3rd substitution at 59', with K. Nguena replacing F. Ramadani. Drita leveled the score at 59' when Blerim Krasniqi scored, with the assist credited to L. Balaj, making the score 1-1. E. Bejtulai received a yellow card for Drita at 61'. M. Poplatnik received a yellow card for Celje at 64'. Drita took the lead at 75' when L. Balaj scored, with the assist credited to V. Limaj, making the score 2-1. Drita made their 4th substitution at 76', with V. Tusha replacing O. Grezda. Juanjo Nieto received a yellow card for Celje at 78'. Celje made their 1st substitution at 82', with M. Avdyli replacing R. Požeg. Celje made their 2nd substitution at 88', with M. Kvesić replacing I. Vidović. Celje found a late equaliser at 90' when M. Poplatnik scored, with the assist credited to R. Požeg, making the score 2-2.
Drita used 4 substitutions while Celje used 2 substitutions. Drita got 2 yellow cards, while Celje got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Drita outshot their opponent (18-13).
- Celje controlled possession (60%).
- Physical contest: 5 yellows.
