Nationwide Futsal Cup

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The Nationwide Futsal Cup is a single futsal match played between league champions of Albania and Kosovo. It was established in 2010 in a match played in Pristina between FK Tirana of Tirana and FC Bamboo of Pristina.

Futsal Ballgame-team sport, variant of association football

Futsal is a variant of association football played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch, and mainly indoors. It can be considered a version of five-a-side football.

Albania country in Southeast Europe

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south and a maritime border with Italy to the west.

Kosovo Partially-recognised state in Southeast Europe

Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a partially recognized state and disputed territory in Southeastern Europe.

After regular time ended 5-5, FK Tirana won by penalty shoot-outs and lifted the trophy for the first time. [1]

Futsal Klub Tirana or short FK Tirana are the most successful Albanian futsal club. In their short existence they have already won 9 major trophies; 7 championships of the Premier League, once Cup winners and one trophy of the Nationwide Futsal Cup.

The second final was played in Kumanovo between KS Ali Demi and FK Presevo. KS Ali Demi won 7-3, winning the Cup. [2]

Kumanovo Town in Northeastern, North Macedonia

Kumanovo ; also known by other alternative names) is a city in the Republic of North Macedonia and is the seat of Kumanovo Municipality, the largest municipality in the country. Municipal institutions include a city council, mayor, and other administrative bodies.

Champions

Season Winner
2010 FK Tirana
2015 KS Ali Demi

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