First leg score: Shkupi 1-2 Ballkani
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Following last Thursday’s victory in Skopje, it’s Ballkani who are firm favourites to win this tie.
In the first leg, Shkupi were desperate to make home advantage count and looked set to do just that when Sunday Adetunji broke the deadlock.
However, Albion Rrahmani equalised mere moments later, before Meriton Korenica snatched a 2-1 away win at Toše Proeski National Arena.
With a one-goal advantage in the bag, can Ballkani become the first Kosovar club to reach a UEFA group stage?
Last season, Ballkani who the first league title of their 75-year history, so this is their maiden voyage into Europe.
So, just six years after the Superleague of Kosovo gained UEFA membership, will their champions secure group stage football?
Shkupi meantime are down but certainly not out.
The Pigeons beat Lincoln Red Imps in Champions League qualifying, but have since dropped down competitions, losing to GNK Dinamo and then Shamrock Rovers.
In all, the North Macedonian champions have won just two of eight ties in UEFA competition, needing their first-ever European away win to turn this one around.
So, it’s likely to be a night to remember at Fadil Vokrri Stadium.
