2012–13 season | |||
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Chairman | Lulzim Basha | ||
Manager | Nevil Dede | ||
Ground | Selman Stërmasi Stadium | ||
Kategoria Superiore | 5th | ||
Albanian Supercup | Winners | ||
Albanian Cup | Second round | ||
Europa League | Second qualifying round | ||
Top goalscorer | Mirel Cota (5) | ||
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The 2012–13 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 74th competitive season, 74th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 92nd year in existence as a football club. Following the title win four seasons ago, KF Tirana added to their 23 titles to make it their record 24th title win. KF Tirana played UEFA Europa League against CS Grevenmacher and Aalesunds FK.
2012
[edit]The club could get organized better for the current season, starting from Europa League participation. Even though having a healthy budget, club officials were too late to bring quality players on time, adding here the fact that they let go of main attacker, Bekim Balaj for a funny transfer sum to AC Sparta Prague despite Balaj still had six month of contract left. And lost few other players, however, they have the merit to keep team's core and also bringing some new arrivals, all for sake of achieving the title after three years drought. Tirana managed to pass only one round in Europa League, eliminating CS Grevenmacher of Luxembourg, before being knocked out from Norwegians of Aalesunds FK in the 2nd round. Tirana won again the Supercup (their jubilee 10th trophy), by beating on their 3rd final clash KF Skënderbeu Korçë. Despite due to extend his link with Tirana for the following two seasons and continuing the project, the successful Spanish coach, Rubio, did not sign that contract officially, due to some clauses on which himself and the club did not agree and eventually him and the club departed ways after over 13 months cooperation.[1] Artur Lekbello was appointed Tirana new coach, but despite his credits as a player in the past, he did not prove that successful as a coach and therefore presented his resignation to club administrator after only 42 days, following unpleasant results in Tirana's bench. Alban Tafaj once again took the vacant place as a temporary coach. The end of the year 2012 found KF Tirana in the 3rd spot of 2012-13 Kategoria Superiore, 11 points adrift leaders KF Skënderbeu Korçë. Tirana were also eliminated early in the Cup. After passed KF Partizani at the first round winning both matches, 2-1 and 1-0 they were eliminated at second round from debut team, FK Kukësi losing first leg 0-4 and winning second one 3-2.
Background
[edit]Kit
[edit]- Supplier: Errea
- Sponsor: Municipality of Tirana, American Hospital, Lajthiza Water, Belle Air, Tirana Brewing House, Tirana Dekor,
Other information
[edit]President | Lulzim Basha |
Ground (capacity and dimensions) | Selman Stërmasi stadium (12, 500 / 105m x 68m) |
Source: Selman Stërmasi stadium
Coaching staff
[edit]- As of November 2012[2]
Position | Name |
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Head coach | Nevil Dede |
Assistant coach | Sokol Bulku |
Goalkeeping coach | Astrit Nallbani |
Technical Director | Alban Tafaj |
Club Secretary | Iva Mera |
Athletic Coach | Adrian Bekteshi |
Physical Therapy | Arzen Voci |
OPS | Arba Morina |
Reporter | Lorin Burba |
Players
[edit]2012–13 squad
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
[edit]International players
[edit]Foreign players
[edit]Reserves and academy
[edit]Competitions
[edit]Albanian Supercup
[edit]19 August 2012 Final | Tirana | 2–1 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tiranë |
20:00 CET | Taku ![]() ![]() G. Lika ![]() ![]() Dushku ![]() ![]() Radaš ![]() |
Report | Kuli ![]() Arapi ![]() Plaku ![]() Lilaj ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
Kategoria Superiore
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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3 | Teuta | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 48 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round |
4 | Flamurtari | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 33 | +16 | 46 | |
5 | Tirana | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 23 | +7 | 43 | |
6 | Vllaznia | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 30 | 26 | +4 | 38 | |
7 | Laçi | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 32 | 31 | +1 | 38 | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round[a] |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) points in head-to-head matches; 3) goal difference in head-to-head matches; 4) goals scored in head-to-head matches; 5) total goal difference; 6) total goals scored; 7) draw
Notes:
- ^ Laçi qualified for the Europa League first qualifying round by winning the 2012–13 Albanian Cup.
Results summary
[edit]Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 23 | +7 | 43 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Last updated: 10 May 2013.
Source: Competitive matches
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]25 August 2012 1 | Tomori Berat | 0–1 | Tirana | Berat |
17:00 CET | Kule ![]() Stafa ![]() Frashëri ![]() Hysko ![]() |
Report | Duro ![]() ![]() Kalari ![]() Karabeci ![]() |
Stadium: Tomori Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
2 September 2012 2 | Tirana | 3–0 | Shkumbini Peqin | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | Morina ![]() Dushku ![]() Pisha ![]() Çota ![]() |
Report | Gjata ![]() Mustafaj ![]() |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Ditmar Jubica |
14 September 2012 3 | Teuta Durrës | 1–1 | Tirana | Durrës |
19:00 CET | Deliallisi ![]() Tairi ![]() |
Report | Sina ![]() Dushku ![]() Ahmataj ![]() |
Stadium: Niko Dovana Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
22 September 2012 4 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | 0–1 | Tirana | Gjirokastër |
14:00 CET | Shameti ![]() |
Report | Çota ![]() Ahmataj ![]() |
Stadium: Gjirokastra Stadium Referee: Emirjon Sino |
29 September 2012 5 | Tirana | 1–1 | Besa Kavajë | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | Muçollari ![]() Pisha ![]() Ahmataj ![]() |
Report | Berisha ![]() Abraham ![]() ![]() Sefa ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 800 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
6 October 2012 6 | Flamurtari Vlorë | 1–1 | Tirana | Vlorë |
17:00 CET | Kuqi ![]() Bratić ![]() Mici ![]() Telushi ![]() |
Report | Pisha ![]() Morina ![]() Ahmataj ![]() Pashaj ![]() |
Stadium: Flamurtari Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Laver Alla |
21 October 2012 7 | Tirana | 0–0 | Kastrioti Krujë | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Report | Karapici ![]() Caca ![]() Sykaj ![]() Fataki ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 700 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
27 October 2012 8 | Skënderbeu Korçë | 2–0 | Tirana | Korçë |
17:00 CET | Orelesi ![]() Pejić ![]() |
Report | Morina ![]() Muçollari ![]() ![]() Dushku ![]() Ahmataj ![]() |
Stadium: Skënderbeu Stadium Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
4 November 2012 9 | Tirana | 1–2 | Kukësi | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Karabeci ![]() Pashaj ![]() G. Lika ![]() Ahmataj ![]() |
Report | Allmuça ![]() Malindi ![]() Malota ![]() Y. Hoxha ![]() ![]() Biskup ![]() Musolli ![]() Brahja ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
10 November 2012 10 | Vllaznia Shkodër | 0–1 | Tirana | Shkodër |
17:00 CET | Nallbani ![]() Begaj ![]() Beqiri ![]() |
Report | Taku ![]() Duro ![]() Çota ![]() |
Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
18 November 2012 11 | Tirana | 2–0 | Apolonia Fier | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | G. Lika ![]() Çota ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Laver Alla |
24 November 2012 12 | Bylis Ballsh | 1–0 | Tirana | Ballsh |
14:00 CET | Bakiu ![]() Teqja ![]() |
Report | Ahmataj ![]() |
Stadium: Adush Muça Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Sokol Çekaj |
2 December 2012 13 | Tirana | 2–1 | Laçi | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Dushku ![]() Duro ![]() ![]() G. Lika ![]() |
Report | Hoti ![]() Nimani ![]() Milenković ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
10 February 2013 14 | Tirana | 1–0 | Tomori Berat | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Ahmataj ![]() Limani ![]() |
Report | Llani ![]() Arbri ![]() Rexha ![]() ![]() Sunday ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Ditmar Jubica |
17 February 2013 15 | Shkumbini Peqin | 1–0 | Tirana | Peqin |
14:00 CET | Mustafaj ![]() Ramazani ![]() Xhyra ![]() Mile ![]() |
Report | Muçollari ![]() |
Stadium: Shkumbini Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
23 February 2013 16 | Tirana | 1–1 | Teuta Durrës | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | Muça ![]() Dushku ![]() Abilaliaj ![]() |
Report | Tairi ![]() Nika ![]() Sheta ![]() Hyshmeri ![]() Buiú ![]() Veliaj ![]() Muriqi ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
2 March 2013 17 | Tirana | 2–1 | Luftëtari Gjirokastër | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | Morina ![]() ![]() Dushku ![]() Pashaj ![]() Muça ![]() Ahmataj ![]() |
Report | Nora ![]() R. Hoxha ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Laver Alla |
10 March 2013 18 | Besa Kavajë | 2–1 | Tirana | Kavajë |
14:00 CET | Mustafa ![]() Cikalleshi ![]() ![]() Kaja ![]() Eminhaziri ![]() Batha ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Report | Ahmataj ![]() Pisha ![]() Muça ![]() Abilaliaj ![]() G. Lika ![]() |
Stadium: Besa Stadium Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Edvin Hoxha |
16 March 2013 19 | Tirana | 3–6 | Flamurtari Vlorë | Tiranë |
14:00 CET | Morina ![]() ![]() Taku ![]() G. Lika ![]() Pashaj ![]() Hysenbelliu ![]() Sejdo ![]() |
Report | Muzaka ![]() Lena ![]() ![]() Pepa ![]() Memelli ![]() |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
31 March 2013 20 | Kastrioti Krujë | 0–3 | Tirana | Krujë |
14:00 CET | Report | Abilaliaj ![]() G. Lika ![]() Pashaj ![]() Çota ![]() |
Stadium: Kastrioti Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Bardhyl Pashaj |
7 April 2013 21 | Tirana | 1–0 | Skënderbeu Korçë | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | Hysenbelliu ![]() Pigoni ![]() Pema ![]() G. Lika ![]() Sina ![]() |
Report | Pejić ![]() Ademir ![]() Nimaga ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
13 April 2013 22 | Kukësi | 2–1 | Tirana | Kukës |
14:00 CET | Brahja ![]() Popović ![]() Hallaçi ![]() |
Report | Taku ![]() Pashaj ![]() Hoxhallari ![]() Çota ![]() Limani ![]() |
Stadium: Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Enea Jorgji |
20 April 2013 23 | Tirana | 1–0 | Vllaznia Shkodër | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | G. Lika ![]() Abilaliaj ![]() Muça ![]() Pigoni ![]() |
Report | Marku ![]() Belisha ![]() Dema ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Emirjon Sino |
27 April 2013 24 | Apolonia Fier | 0–0 | Tirana | Fier |
16:00 CET | Report | Muça ![]() |
Stadium: Loni Papuçiu Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Ditmar Jubica |
4 May 2013 25 | Tirana | 2–1 | Bylis Ballsh | Tiranë |
17:00 CET | G. Lika ![]() Hysenbelliu ![]() Ahmataj ![]() Taku ![]() Limani ![]() |
Report | Arifaj ![]() Olayinka ![]() Sefa ![]() |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Remzi Sadiku |
10 May 2013 26 | Laçi | 0–0 | Tirana | Laç |
17:00 CET | Ndreka ![]() Shazivari ![]() |
Report | Limani ![]() Peposhi ![]() |
Stadium: Laçi Stadium Referee: Laver Alla |
Albanian Cup
[edit]First round
[edit]26 September 2012 First leg | Partizani Tirana | 1–2 | Tirana | Tiranë |
19:00 CET | Thana ![]() ![]() Sulçe ![]() Duqi ![]() |
Report | Morina ![]() Pisha ![]() Taku ![]() Pashaj ![]() G. Lika ![]() Karabeci ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Lorenc Jemini |
3 October 2012 Second leg | Tirana | 1–0 (3–1 agg.) | Partizani Tirana | Tiranë |
14:30 CET | Çota ![]() Karabeci ![]() |
Report | Thana ![]() |
Stadium: Selman Stërmasi Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Olsi Sokoli |
Second round
[edit]24 October 2012 First leg | Kukësi | 4–0 | Tirana | Kukës |
14:00 CET | Popović ![]() Malota ![]() Biskup ![]() Allmuça ![]() Musolli ![]() |
Report | Pashaj ![]() Karabeci ![]() Dushku ![]() |
Stadium: Zeqir Ymeri Stadium Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Laver Alla |
7 November 2012 Second leg | Tirana | 3–2 (3–6 agg.) | Kukësi | Tiranë |
13:30 CET | Çota ![]() ![]() Sina ![]() Dushku ![]() Taku ![]() Morina ![]() ![]() Ferraj ![]() G. Lika ![]() |
Report | Progni ![]() Allmuça ![]() Brahja ![]() Biskup ![]() Musolli ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Elvis Peza |
UEFA Europa League
[edit]First qualifying round
[edit]5 July 2012 First leg | Tirana ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Tiranë, Albania |
19:00 CET | Muçollari ![]() Ferraj ![]() Tusha ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Vitaly Sevostyanik (Belarus) |
10 July 2012 Second leg | Grevenmacher ![]() | 0–0 (0–2 agg.) | ![]() | Dudelange, Luxembourg |
17:45 CET | Battaglia ![]() Braun ![]() Almeida ![]() |
Report | Ahmataj ![]() Pisha ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Stade Jos Nosbaum Attendance: 546 Referee: Domagoj Vučkov (Croatia) |
Second qualifying round
[edit]19 July 2012 First leg | Tirana ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Tiranë, Albania |
19:00 CET | Muçollari ![]() Çota ![]() Sina ![]() |
Report | Stewart ![]() |
Stadium: Qemal Stafa Stadium Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Aleksei Kulbakov (Belarus) |
26 July 2012 Second leg | Aalesund ![]() | 5–0 (6–1 agg.) | ![]() | Ålesund, Norway |
19:00 CET | Barrantes ![]() Tollås ![]() James ![]() Stewart ![]() |
Report | Ferraj ![]() Pashaj ![]() G. Lika ![]() |
Stadium: Color Line Stadion Attendance: 4,225 Referee: Arnold Hunter (Northern Ireland) |
References
[edit]- ^ Dreka e lamtumirës Rubio, drejtuesve: Do të iki të punoj te Reali i Madridit (Farewell dinner, Rubio to club officials: Will go to work for Real Madrid) Archived 11 January 2013 at archive.today; Sport Ekspres, 29 August 2012 (in Albanian)
- ^ "KF Tirana staff". Soccerway.com. Retrieved November 12, 2012.