Dukagjini 1–5 FC Lugano — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Behrens hat-trick fires Lugano to 5-1 rout of Dukagjini
FC Lugano thrashed Dukagjini 5-1 away in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, overwhelming their hosts with a ruthless attacking display. The visitors led 3-1 at half-time and pulled clear after the break to secure a commanding aggregate scoreline in this qualifying tie.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Lugano struck twice inside the opening nine minutes through Kevin Behrens and Daniel Dos Santos, the latter assisted by Mattia Zanotti, before M. Maliqi pulled one back for Dukagjini almost immediately. Behrens restored the two-goal cushion in the 36th minute with an assist from Antonios Papadopoulos, sending Lugano in 3-1 up at the interval.
The second half brought no respite for Dukagjini. An own goal by E. Sinani in the 51st minute made it 4-1, and Behrens completed his hat-trick seven minutes later, teeing off Uran Bislimi's assist to make it 5-1 and put the contest beyond doubt.
Kevin Behrens scored three times and finished with a rating of 9.3, the decisive figure in Lugano's rout. Uran Bislimi also contributed with an assist as Lugano's attack overran their hosts.
Lugano dominated possession with 63 percent of the ball, underlining their control throughout the qualifying tie.
FC Lugano won 5–1 away against Dukagjini (half-time 1–3).
Dukagjini met FC Lugano in the UEFA Europa Conference League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 14:30 UTC at Kampi Nacional Hajvalia. Referee: Karel Roucek.
Team pages: Dukagjini · FC Lugano · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 6' Goal: Kevin Behrens — 0–1 · Watch the goal
- 9' Goal: Daniel Dos Santos (assist: Mattia Zanotti) — 0–2 · Watch the goal
- 10' Goal: M. Maliqi — 1–2
- 36' Goal: Kevin Behrens (assist: Antonios Papadopoulos) — 1–3
- 51' Goal (own goal): E. Sinani — 1–4
- 58' Goal: Kevin Behrens (assist: Uran Bislimi) — 1–5
Starting line-ups
Dukagjini (4-3-3)
- 1 E. Lekaj
- 44 Tun Bardhoku
- 14 E. Sinani
- 14 Egzon Sinani
- 5 Elton Basriu (c)
- 5 E. Basri
- 77 Vitor Hugo
- 77 Vitor Hugo
- 10 A. Merlaku
- 10 Altin Merlaku
- 17 M. Pefqeli
- 8 Kushtrim Gashi
- 47 D. Isufi
- 47 Dienit Isufi
- 99 Steevenson Jeudi
- 98 M. Maliqi
FC Lugano (3-1-4-2)
About this match
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