ALBANIAN CLUB PARTIZANI Tirana progressed through to the Champions League third qualifying round last night — but only after penalty shootout drama.
Drawing 2-2 on aggregate with Ferencvaros of Hungary after 210 minutes of football, spot-kicks were needed and Partizani goalkeeper Alban Hoxha stepped up first for his team.
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The club captain coolly dinked the ball down the middle with a Panenka, before saving three penalties (including that of Hungary skipper Zoltan Gera) as they won the shootout 3-1.
Goalkeeper scores Panenka, then saves three penalties in Champions League qualifier
ALBANIAN CLUB PARTIZANI Tirana progressed through to the Champions League third qualifying round last night — but only after penalty shootout drama.
Drawing 2-2 on aggregate with Ferencvaros of Hungary after 210 minutes of football, spot-kicks were needed and Partizani goalkeeper Alban Hoxha stepped up first for his team.
The club captain coolly dinked the ball down the middle with a Panenka, before saving three penalties (including that of Hungary skipper Zoltan Gera) as they won the shootout 3-1.
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Alban Hoxha UEFA Champions League leader of men Partizani Tirana Ferencváros