FC Lugano 1–0 Dukagjini — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Steffen strike sends Lugano past Dukagjini in Conference League qualifying
FC Lugano beat Dukagjini 1-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round, with the only goal coming shortly before the half-hour mark. The result was settled at AIL Arena, where Viktor Shimusik took charge of a contest that swung heavily in the home side's favour.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Renato Steffen put Lugano ahead in the 31st minute, finishing off an assist from Kevin Behrens to make it 1-0, and that scoreline held through to half-time. Lugano dominated the second half territorially without adding to their tally, while Dukagjini's task grew harder in the 87th minute when A. Rexhaj was shown a red card, leaving the visitors to see out the closing stages a man light.
Lugano's control of possession and their volume of shots reflected a one-sided display, though they were unable to turn that dominance into a bigger margin of victory. Dukagjini offered little in reply for long periods but stayed in the tie until the late dismissal effectively ended their resistance.
Steffen scored the game's decisive goal and finished with a rating of 8.7, the highest of any player on the pitch.
Lugano's 72% share of possession underlined how thoroughly they controlled the game against Dukagjini.
FC Lugano beat Dukagjini 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
FC Lugano met Dukagjini in the UEFA Europa Conference League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 23 July 2026, 18:30 UTC at Cornaredo. Referee: Viktor Shimusik.
Team pages: FC Lugano · Dukagjini · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 31' Goal: Renato Steffen (assist: Kevin Behrens) — 1–0 · Watch the goal
- 88' Red card: Arvanit Rexhaj
Starting line-ups
FC Lugano (3-4-2-1)
Dukagjini (4-4-2)
- 1 Egzon Lekaj
- 1 E. Lekaj
- 44 T. Bardhoku
- 14 Egzon Sinani
- 14 E. Sinani
- 5 E. Basri
- 5 Elton Basriu (c)
- 77 Vitor Hugo
- 77 Vitor Hugo
- 10 A. Merlaku
- 10 Altin Merlaku
- 8 K. Gashi
- 47 Dienit Isufi
- 47 D. Isufi
- 23 Iljasa Zulfiu
- 99 Steevenson Jeudi
- 17 M. Pefqeli
Pre-match read
Home rated 1524 vs 1103 — 0.94 expected score
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About this match
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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