Tirana received Crvena Zvezda on Tuesday in Air Albania Stadium on the occasion of the second qualifying round of Champions League. The Serbian champions earned a minimal 1-0 win to advance to the third round of Champions League while Tirana will continue their European adventure in Europa League.

The match started with Albanian champions in defense while Crvena Zvezda hold the possession failing however to find open spaces. The first shot of the match was recorded by Serbian winger Kataj however his effort ended out. Tirana tried to score through counterattacks and had a very good chance with Muçi in 19’. With the passing of time Tirana went forward and had another good opportunity with Cale. Hoxhallari almost broke the deadlock in 31’ for Tirana however his shot was saved by goalkeeper Borjan. This was the result of the first half.

Crvena Zvezda had the first good chance of the second half in 55’ with Kanga however his shot was deflected to a corner. Tirana had their greatest chance of the match in 59’ when Muçi’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Borjan before hitting the left woodwork. Albanian champions seemed to had found the momentum however only two minutes later they were shocked by Crvena Zvezda who scored with Tomane’ header after a corner kick. Tirana did not give up. They looked at levelling the match. In 68’ Cobbinah found himself in front of Crvena Zvezda goalkeeper however he failed to find the target. This was the last good chance of the match, whereas Tirana was also close to scoring at the last seconds of added time.