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Erzeni and Vllaznia lead way as Albanian men’s league reaches playoff stage

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Article Tue, Apr 9 2019
Tirana, Albania, April 9, 2019. The regular season of the men’s national league has finished in Albania and the top teams are currently preparing for the playoff stage where the much-desired crown will be at stake. Erzeni and Vllaznia have secured a direct ticket to the semi-finals after finishing first and second, while another four teams will contest the first stage of the playoffs.

The regular season was a very interesting journey, with the eight participating teams delivering a series of close and exciting matches. The battle for a spot in the playoffs was especially fierce and intriguing. Erzeni eventually finished top of the charts and will enjoy home-court advantage for the semi-finals – as much as Vllaznia, who claimed second place in the standings of the regular season.

The teams of Tirana, Partizani, Skënderbeu and Studenti have all progressed to the playoffs as well. Therefore, there will be a derby between Tirana and Studenti for a spot in the semis, while Partizani will take on Skënderbeu. The first stage of the playoffs takes place in a best-of-three format.