FC Lugano 1-0 Dukagjini
Updated
FC Lugano won: FC Lugano 1-0 Dukagjini in the Conference League (Round 2) on Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at AIL Arena, Lugano. FC Lugano goals: Renato Steffen 31'. Sent off: Arvanit Rexhaj (87'). Expected goals: 2.47-0.74. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: Renato Steffen (9).
Match report
FC Lugano beat Dukagjini 1-0
FC Lugano edged Dukagjini 1-0 at AIL Arena on Thursday 23 July in the Conference League.
Renato Steffen put FC Lugano ahead on 31' (1-0).
Arvanit Rexhaj (Dukagjini) was sent off on 87'.
FC Lugano had 72% of the ball, shots were 24-12 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.47-0.74. FC Lugano were the better side on chances, too.
Renato Steffen (Lugano) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 5,917. Referee: Viktor Shimusik.
Match stats
| FC Lugano | Dukagjini | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 0.74 |
| Total shots | 24 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 6 |
| Big chances | 7 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 565 (91%) | 179 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 24 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 20 | 3 |
Lineups
FC Lugano (4-2-3-1): David von Ballmoos, Mattia Zanotti, Antonios Papadopoulos, Lars Lukas Mai, Ezgjan Alioski, Anto Grgic, Uran Bislimi, Daniel Dos Santos, Renato Steffen, Yanis Cimignani, Kevin Behrens
Dukagjini (4-4-2): Egzon Lekaj, Vitor Hugo, Elton Basriu, Egzon Sinani, Tun Bardhoku, Iljasa Zulfiu, Dienit Isufi, Kushtrim Gashi, Altin Merlaku, Mergim Pefqeli, Stevenson Jeudi
Key events
- 21' · Yellow card · Mattia Zanotti (FC Lugano)
- 31' · Goal · Renato Steffen (FC Lugano)
- 46' · Substitution · Granit Elezaj for Iljasa Zulfiu (Dukagjini)
- 49' · Yellow card · Elton Basriu (Dukagjini)
- 68' · Substitution · Meris Maliqi for Altin Merlaku (Dukagjini)
- 69' · Substitution · Dereck Moncada for Ezgjan Alioski (FC Lugano)
- 79' · Yellow card · Granit Elezaj (Dukagjini)
- 80' · Substitution · Arvanit Rexhaj for Kushtrim Gashi (Dukagjini)
- 80' · Substitution · Ahmed Kendouci for Daniel Dos Santos (FC Lugano)
- 80' · Substitution · Joel Bichsel for Kevin Behrens (FC Lugano)
- 83' · Yellow card · Kevin Behrens (FC Lugano)
- 87' · Red card · Arvanit Rexhaj (Dukagjini)
- 89' · Substitution · Arbër Bytyqi for Stevenson Jeudi (Dukagjini)
- 89' · Substitution · Elias Pihlström for Yanis Cimignani (FC Lugano)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won FC Lugano vs Dukagjini?
FC Lugano won, 1-0 (Conference League) on Thu, 23 Jul 2026.
When and where is FC Lugano vs Dukagjini?
Thu, 23 Jul 2026, 18:30 UTC at AIL Arena, Lugano, Conference League.