| Kupa e Shqipërisë | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Albania | 
| Teams | 36 | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kukësi | 
| Runner-up | Laçi | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 63 | 
| Goals scored | 167 (2.65 per match) | 
| Top goal scorer(s) | James Adeniyi Ardit Shehaj (6 goals each) | 
2015–16 Albanian Cup (Albanian: Kupa e Shqipërisë) was the sixty-four season of Albania's annual cup competition. KF Laçi are the most recent winners of the competition, that being their second Cup trophy.[1]
Ties are played in a two-legged format similar to those of European competitions. If the aggregate score is tied after both games, the team with the higher number of away goals advances. If the number of away goals is equal in both games, the match is decided by extra time and a penalty shoot-out, if necessary.
Preliminary round
In order to reduce the number of participating teams for the first round to 32, a preliminary tournament is played. In contrast to the main tournament, the preliminary tournament is held as a single-leg knock-out competition.[2] Matches were played on 27 August 2015 and involved the teams from Kategoria e Dytë.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | 
|---|---|---|
| Naftëtari (III) | 3–0 | Turbina (III) | 
| Tomori (III) | 3–0 | Sukthi (III) | 
First round
All 28 teams of the 2015–16 Superiore and Kategoria e Parë entered in this round along with the two qualifiers from the preliminary round. The first legs were played on 16 September 2015 and the second legs took place on 30 September 2015.[3] Skënderbeu played their matches on 6 and 9 September due to commitments in UEFA Europa League.[4]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomori (III) | 0–5 | Skënderbeu (I) | 0–3 | 0–2 | 
| Korabi (II) | 2–5 | Partizani (I) | 0–5 | 2–0 | 
| Erzeni (II) | 0–3 | Tirana (I) | 0–1 | 0–2 | 
| Besa (II) | 2–4 | Laçi (I) | 1–3 | 1–1 | 
| Pogradeci (II) | 1–5 | Vllaznia (I) | 1–1 | 0–4 | 
| Shkumbini (II) | 2–3 | Apolonia (I) | 2–2 | 0–1 | 
| Dinamo Tirana (II) | 0–7 | Bylis (I) | 0–1 | 0–6 | 
| Luftëtari (II) | 0–4 | Lushnja (II) | 0–1 | 0–3 | 
| Sopoti (II) | 5–2 | Butrinti (II) | 5–0 | 0–2 | 
| Naftëtari (III) | 4–5 | Kukësi (I) | 3–1 | 1–4 (a.e.t.) | 
| Oriku (II) | 3–5 | Flamurtari (I) | 1–2 | 2–3 | 
| Ada (II) | 2–11 | Teuta (I) | 1–5 | 1–6 | 
| Kamza (II) | 5–3 | Elbasani (II) | 4–2 | 1–1 | 
| Burreli (II) | 0–2 | Tërbuni (I) | 0–0 | 0–2 | 
| Kastrioti (II) | 2–2 (a) | Besëlidhja (II) | 1–0 | 1–2 | 
| Iliria (II) | 3–0 | Adriatiku (II) | 1–0 | 2–0 | 
| 6 September 2015 | Tomori | 0–3 | Skënderbeu | Fusha e Kompleksit Tropikal, Durrës | 
| 17:00 CEST | Report | Abazi  55' Dema  59', 69' | Attendance: 30 Referee: Xhulio Mema | 
| 9 September 2015 | Skënderbeu | 2–0 | Tomori | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë | 
| 17:30 CEST | Djair  7' Esquerdinha  44' | Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Erald Demiraj | 
Skënderbeu advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Korabi | 0–5 | Partizani | Internacional Complex, Pezë | 
| 16:00 CEST | Report | Plaku  8', 32' Morini  38' Çunaj  45' (o.g.) Ibrahimi  66' (pen.) | Attendance: 250 Referee: Indrit Ujka | 
| 29 September 2015 | Partizani | 0–2 | Korabi | Internacional Complex, Pezë | 
| 17:30 CEST | Report | Kolgega  36', 57' | Attendance: 50 Referee: Mikel Dyrmishi | 
Partizani advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Erzeni | 0–1 | Tirana | Skënder Halili Complex, Tiranë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Report | Kadriu  82' | Attendance: 300 Referee: Altin Stefi | 
| 29 September 2015 | Tirana | 2–0 | Erzeni | Skënder Halili Complex, Tiranë | 
| 14:30 CEST | Teqja  6' Bakaj  64' | Report | Attendance: 300 Referee: Skerdi Greca | 
Tirana advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Besa | 1–3 | Laçi | Besa Stadium, Kavajë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Sallaku  73' | Report | Kruja  37' Nimani  55', 65' | Attendance: 200 Referee: Elidon Halo | 
| 30 September 2015 | Laçi | 1–1 | Besa | Internacional Complex, Pezë | 
| 16:00 CEST | Vuthaj  82' | Report | Brahimaj  85' | Attendance: 50 Referee: Indrit Myrtja | 
Laçi advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Pogradeci | 1–1 | Vllaznia | Gjorgji Kyçyku Stadium, Pogradec | 
| 15:00 CEST | Çekiçi  83' | Report | Kdouh  17' | Attendance: 200 Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj | 
| 30 September 2015 | Vllaznia | 4–0 | Pogradeci | Reshit Rushi Complex, Shkodër | 
| 14:30 CEST | Sosa  3', 33' Arbëri  13' (pen.) Pavićević  77' | Report | Attendance: 400 Referee: Klodjan Prenga | 
Vllaznia advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Shkumbini | 2–2 | Apolonia | Shkumbini Stadium, Peqin | 
| 15:00 CEST | Lluca  78' Isaj  90+2' | Report | Andoni  2' Fili  74' | Attendance: 200 Referee: Erald Demiraj | 
| 30 September 2015 | Apolonia | 1–0 | Shkumbini | Loni Papuçiu Stadium, Fier | 
| 14:30 CEST | Uzuni  40' | Report | Attendance: 250 Referee: Olsi Sokoli | 
Apolonia advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Dinamo Tirana | 0–1 | Bylis | Internacional Complex, Pezë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Report | Ronaille  89' | Attendance: 50 Referee: Indrit Zhuli | 
| 30 September 2015 | Bylis | 6–0 | Dinamo Tirana | Adush Muça Stadium, Ballsh | 
| 14:30 CEST | Kuli  14' Pepa  38' Mustafaraj  72', 76' Gjonbrati  74' Asani  80' | Report | Attendance: 50 Referee: Hermal Llapra | 
Bylis advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Luftëtari | 0–1 | Lushnja | Gjirokastër Stadium, Gjirokastër | 
| 15:00 CEST | Report |  30' Allkanjari | Attendance: 300 Referee: Olsion Yzeiraj | 
| 30 September 2015 | Lushnja | 3–0 | Luftëtari | Roza Haxhiu Stadium, Lushnje | 
| 14:30 CEST | Mezini  14' Dervishi  29' Allkanjari  71' | Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Kreshnik Cjapi | 
Lushnja advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Sopoti | 5–0 | Butrinti | Internacional Complex, Pezë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Bërdufi  25', 41', 75' Jaupaj  27', 72' | Report | Attendance: 30 Referee: Xhulio Mema | 
| 30 September 2015 | Butrinti | 2–0 | Sopoti | Butrinti Stadium, Sarandë | 
| 14:30 CEST | Dedaj  48' (pen.) Shaba  50' | Report | Attendance: 150 Referee: Robert Shoshaj | 
Sopoti advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Naftëtari | 3–1 | Kukësi | Bashkim Sulejmani Stadium, Kuçovë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Kopaçi  22', 60' Behari  66' | Report | Gucaj  8' (o.g.) | Attendance: 300 Referee: Mikel Dyrmishi | 
| 30 September 2015 | Kukësi | 4–1 (a.e.t.) | Naftëtari | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës | 
| 14:30 CEST | Erick Flores  2' Jonuzi  44', 118' Musolli  49' | Report | Daci  73' | Attendance: 1000 Referee: Adrian Beqiri | 
Kukësi advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Oriku | 1–2 | Flamurtari | Fusha Sportive Orikum, Orikum | 
| 15:00 CEST | Nurce  57' | Report | Zeqiri  8' (pen.) Bregu  90' | Attendance: 100 Referee: Alvi Paço | 
| 30 September 2015 | Flamurtari | 3–2 | Oriku | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë | 
| 14:30 CEST | Shehaj  42', 46', 57' | Report | Dervishi  75' Azizaj  80' | Attendance: 150 Referee: Olsid Ferataj | 
Flamurtari advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Ada | 1–5 | Teuta | Reshit Rushi Complex, Shkodër | 
| 15:00 CEST | Jeong-Ho Kim  75' | Report | Lukić  9' Gripshi  22', 36' Hyka  43', 84' | Attendance: 100 Referee: Klodjan Prenga | 
| 30 September 2015 | Teuta | 6–1 | Ada | Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës | 
| 14:30 CEST | Hyseni  15', 20' Mihani  27' Myrtezani  31' Ferraj  48' Lamçja  75' | Report | Lari  22' | Attendance: 30 Referee: Indrit Zhuli | 
Teuta advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Kamza | 4–2 | Elbasani | Kamëz Stadium, Kamëz | 
| 15:00 CEST | Gjini  21', 90+1' Blloku  50' Ymeraj  55' | Report | Luta  15' Shehaj  74' | Attendance: 100 Referee: Albano Stolaj | 
| 30 September 2015 | Elbasani | 1–1 | Kamza | Domozdova Stadium, Prrenjas | 
| 14:30 CET | Peqini  72' | [https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/09/30/albania/cup/ks-elbasani/ks-dajti-kamze/2152043/ | Gjini  52' | Attendance: 200 Referee: Erald Demiraj | 
Kamza advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Burreli | 0–0 | Tërbuni | Liri Ballabani Stadium, Burrel | 
| 15:00 CEST | Report | Attendance: 30 Referee: Indrit Myrtja | 
| 30 September 2015 | Tërbuni | 2–0 | Burreli | Ismail Xhemali Stadium, Pukë | 
| 14:30 CEST | Marku  16' Gërxho  50' | Report | Attendance: 70 Referee: Edvin Hoxha | 
Tërbuni advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Kastrioti | 1–0 | Besëlidhja | Kastrioti Stadium, Krujë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Malo  39' (pen.) | Report | Attendance: 150 Referee: Besnand Kaimi | 
| 30 September 2015 | Besëlidhja | 2–1 | Kastrioti | Besëlidhja Stadium, Lezhë | 
| 14:30 CEST | Dibra  15' Bajić  72' | Report | Djarmati  14' | Attendance: 300 Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj | 
Kastrioti advanced to the second round.
| 16 September 2015 | Iliria | 1–0 | Adriatiku | Redi Maloku Stadium, Fushë-Krujë | 
| 15:00 CEST | Doçi  90+3' | Report | Attendance: 200 Referee: Amarildo Gjeci | 
| 30 September 2015 | Adriatiku | 0–2 | Iliria | Mamurras Stadium, Mamurras | 
| 14:30 CEST | Report | Cani  66' Tali  83' | Attendance: 50 Referee: Xhenald Rada | 
Iliria advanced to the second round.
Second round
All 16 qualified teams from first round progressed to the second round. The first legs were played on 21 October 2015 and the second legs took place on 4 November 2015.[5] Skënderbeu played their first match on 12 October and the second on 11 November due to commitments in UEFA Europa League.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopoti (II) | 1–3 | Skënderbeu (I) | 1–1 | 0–2 | 
| Lushnja (II) | 1–6 | Partizani (I) | 1–3 | 0–3 | 
| Laçi (I) | 3–2 | Bylis (I) | 0–0 | 3–2 | 
| Kukësi (I) | 8–1 | Iliria (II) | 5–0 | 3–1 | 
| Tirana (I) | 7–2 | Kastrioti (II) | 5–1 | 2–1 | 
| Flamurtari (I) | 6–0 | Tërbuni (I) | 1–0 | 5–0 | 
| Teuta (I) | 4–0 | Kamza (II) | 1–0 | 3–0 | 
| Vllaznia (I) | 2–1 | Apolonia (II) | 0–0 | 2–1 | 
| 12 October 2015 | Sopoti | 1–1 | Skënderbeu | Internacional Complex, Pezë | 
| 13:30 CEST | Çaushaj  40' | Report | Nimaga  87' | Attendance: 100 Referee: Albano Stolaj | 
| 15 November 2015 | Skënderbeu | 2–0 | Sopoti | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë | 
| 13:00 CET | Salihi  13' Progni  53' | Report | Attendance: 500 Referee: Elvaldo Durmishi | 
Skënderbeu advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Lushnja | 1–3 | Partizani | Abdurrahman Roza Haxhiu Stadium, Lushnje | 
| 13:30 CEST | Mezini  39' | Report | Plaku  12', 77' Račić  60' | Attendance: 300 Referee: Robert Shoshaj | 
| 4 November 2015 | Partizani | 3–0 | Lushnja | Kompleksi Stërvitor i Ekipeve Kombëtare, Kamëz | 
| 14:00 CET | Ismailaj  4' Morini  42' Bylykbashi  76' | Report | Attendance: 30 Referee: Orlando Kuka | 
Partizani advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Bylis | 0–0 | Laçi | Adush Muça Stadium, Ballsh | 
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Attendance: 300 Referee: Edvaldo Durmishi | 
| 4 November 2015 | Laçi | 3–2 | Bylis | Kastrioti Stadium,[nb 1] Krujë | 
| 14:00 CET | Adeniyi  9', 49' (pen.), 62' | Report | Asani  42' Buljan  40' (o.g.) | Attendance: 50 Referee: Olsi Sokoli | 
Laçi advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Iliria | 0–5 | Kukësi | Redi Maloku Stadium, Fushë-Krujë | 
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Mateus Lima  6' Leomir Cruz  39', 83' Shameti  48' Malota  55' | Attendance: 150 Referee: Besnard Kaimi | 
| 4 November 2015 | Kukësi | 3–1 | Iliria | Redi Maloku Stadium, Fushë-Krujë | 
| 14:00 CET | Musolli  20' Mateus Lima  58', 90' | Report | Myrta  81' | Attendance: 50 Referee: Indrit Zhuli | 
Kukësi advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Kastrioti | 1–5 | Tirana | Kastrioti Stadium, Krujë | 
| 14:30 CEST | Raboshta  37' (pen.) | Report | Kërçiku  6' Fukui  14' Vucaj  31' Gilberto  47', 86' | Attendance: 0[nb 2] Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti | 
| 4 November 2015 | Tirana | 2–1 | Kastrioti | Skënder Halili Complex, Tiranë | 
| 14:00 CET | Lika  11' Halili  55' (pen.) | Report | Lekaj  79' | Attendance: 200 Referee: Olsion Yzeiraj | 
Tirana advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Tërbuni | 0–1 | Flamurtari | Ismail Xhemali Stadium, Pukë | 
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Fuštar  19' | Attendance: 150 Referee: Erald Demiraj | 
| 4 November 2015 | Flamurtari | 5–0 | Tërbuni Pukë | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë | 
| 14:00 CET | Shehaj  36', 40', 58' Morina  70' Bregu  80' | Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Blerim Ziri | 
Flamurtari advances to the quarter finals.
| 21 October 2015 | Kamza | 0–1 | Teuta | Kamëz Stadium, Kamëz | 
| 13:30 CEST | Report | Shkalla  25' | Attendance: 200 Referee: Fatjon Xhemalaj | 
| 4 November 2015 | Teuta | 3–0 | Kamza | Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës | 
| 14:00 CET | Lukić  35' Hoxha  67' Hodo  81' | Report | Attendance: 150 Referee: Eldorjan Hamiti | 
Teuta advances to the quarter finals.
| 28 October 2015 | Apolonia | 0–0 | Vllaznia | Loni Papuçiu Stadium, Fier | 
| 14:30 CEST | Report | Attendance: 100 Referee: Blerim Ziri | 
| 4 November 2015 | Vllaznia | 2–1 | Apolonia | Fusha Sportive Reshit Rusi, Shkodër | 
| 14:00 CET | Kalaja  32' Santiago Martinez  38' | Report | Nako  55' | Attendance: 300 Referee: Remzi Sadiku | 
Vllaznia advances to the quarter finals.
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vllaznia (I) | 1–2 | Skënderbeu (I) | 0–0 | 1–2 | 
| Laçi (I) | 2–1 | Partizani (I) | 2–0 | 0–1 | 
| Flamurtari (I) | 2–2 (a) | Tirana (I) | 0–1 | 2–1 | 
| Teuta (I) | 1–2 | Kukësi (I) | 1–0 | 0–2 | 
| 24 January 2016 | Vllaznia | 0–0 | Skënderbeu | Reshit Rusi Stadium, Shkodër | 
| 14:00 CET | Report | Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Andi Koçi | 
| 17 February 2016 | Skënderbeu | 2–1 | Vllaznia | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë | 
| 13:30 CET | Djair  7' Esquerdinha  44' | Report | Marku  87' | Attendance: 100 Referee: Erald Demiraj | 
Skënderbeu advanced to the semi finals.
| 23 January 2016 | Laçi | 2–0 | Partizani | Laçi Stadium, Laç | 
| 14:00 CET | James  49', 65' | Report | Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla | 
| 17 February 2016 | Partizani | 1–0 | Laçi | Qemal Stafa Stadium, Tirana | 
| 17:00 CET | Sukaj  65' | Report | Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Andi Koçi | 
Laçi advanced to the semi finals.
| 24 January 2016 | Flamurtari | 0–1 | Tirana | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë | 
| 17:00 CET | Report | Malaj  85' | Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj | 
| 17 February 2016 | Tirana | 1–2 | Flamurtari | Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tiranë | 
| 17:00 CET | Fukui  47' | Report | Telushi  16' Lushtaku  67' | Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla | 
Flamurtari advanced to the semi finals.
| 23 January 2016 | Teuta | 1–0 | Kukësi | Niko Dovana Stadium, Durrës | 
| 17:00 CET | Hila  20' | Report | Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji | 
| 17 February 2016 | Kukësi | 2–0 | Teuta | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës | 
| 13:30 CET | Shameti  35' Malota  88' | Report | Attendance: 2,031 Referee: Lorenc Jemini | 
Kukësi advanced to the semi finals.
Semi-finals
The semi-finals were drawn on 23 March 2016. The first legs were played on 6 April and the second legs were played on 20 April 2016.[6]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laçi (I) | 2–2 (a) | Skënderbeu (I) | 1–0 | 1–2 | 
| Flamurtari (I) | 0–4 | Kukësi (I) | 0–2 | 0–2 | 
| 6 April 2016 | Laçi | 1–0 | Skënderbeu | Laçi Stadium, Laç | 
| 16:00 CEST | Ćetković  50' | Report | Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj | 
| 20 April 2016 | Skënderbeu | 2–1 | Laçi | Skënderbeu Stadium, Korçë | 
| 15:30 CEST | Progni  53' Plaku  79' | Report | Ćetković  57' | Attendance: 400 Referee: Klajdi Kola | 
| 6 April 2016 | Flamurtari | 0–2 | Kukësi | Flamurtari Stadium, Vlorë | 
| 19:00 CEST | Report | Hasani  11' Shameti  19' | Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Lorenc Jemini | 
| 20 April 2016 | Kukësi | 2–0 | Flamurtari | Zeqir Ymeri Stadium, Kukës | 
| 15:30 CEST | Emini  69' (pen.) Erick Flores  82' | Report | Attendance: 300 Referee: Andi Koçi | 
Final
Notes
- ↑ The match was held at Kastrioti Stadium due to reconstruction of the field of Laçi Stadium.
- ↑ The match was played behind the doors closed.
References
- ↑ Florenc Stafa (29 May 2015). "Laçi fiton Kupën e Shqipërisë, mund Kukësin 2-1 (VIDEO)". Shekulli.com.al. Archived from the original on 23 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ Official website Archived 2017-12-01 at the Wayback Machine (in Albanian)
- ↑ "Hidhet shorti i Kupës së Shqipërisë, ja çiftet". Telesport.al. 2 September 2015. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ "Skënderbeu nis Kupën e Shqipërisë". Sportal.al. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ↑ Second round
- ↑ "Hidhet shorti i gjysëmfinaleve të Kupës së Shqipërisë" (in Albanian). Koha News. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
External links
- Official website (in Albanian)
- Albanian Cup at soccerway.com

