Talat, Lavdosh & Argetim Dema

who donated the 15 passenger van

Our annual trip to Dibër to participate in “Ditët e Kulturës – Dibra 2010” is scheduled for July 16th, & 17th, 2010.

If you are interested in making the trip to Dibër please contact Korabi as soon as possible, availability is limited.

Over40 “A” Division  

KORABI – Manalapan 3-3 (1-2)
Goals: Lai Caku, Zeqo Papraniku, Bashkim Abdullai

Old Bridge, NJ – June 27, 2010 – Korabi closed out the Spring 2010 season today with a tie against Manalapan.

After the game everyone got together for a season ending pool party at the home of Korabi President Murat Mela.

Over40 “A” Division  

9:00am

KORABI

vs

Manalapan

at

Veterans Park, Old Bridge, NJ

meet at Dunkin Donuts on Rt 9 at 8am

DIRECTIONS: U.S. 9 South, continue on Rt. 9 South 5 miles to Rt. 516 West to Englishtown Road. Proceed on Englishtown Road to Veteran’s Park. Entrance to the park is on the left hand side.

Over40 “A” Division 

KORABI – Marlboro 4-6 (2-2)
Goals: Musa Gjeli, Zeqo Papraniku, Kujtim Kaziu (2)

Old Bridge, NJ – June 20, 2010 – A hot and very humid morning does not necessarily make for good playing conditions, especially not for middle aged men.

Marlboro took an early 2-0 lead but the Veterans were able respond with goals by Musa Gjeli and Zeqo Papraniku to even the score at 2-2.

Korabi came out strong in the second half scoring two early goals, both by Kujtim Kaziu, to take a 4-2 lead. After this it seems the heat took over and the Veterans ran out of steam and allowed 4 more goals for a disappointing loss.

Over40 “A” Division  

9:00am

KORABI

vs

Marlboro

at

Veterans Park, Old Bridge, NJ

meet at Dunkin Donuts on Rt 9 at 8am

DIRECTIONS: U.S. 9 South, continue on Rt. 9 South 5 miles to Rt. 516 West to Englishtown Road. Proceed on Englishtown Road to Veteran’s Park. Entrance to the park is on the left hand side.

 Metro-1 Division East 

 NY State “D’Arpino Cup”  FINAL

BW Gottschee – KORABI 1-1 (Gottschee wins 2-1 in penalties)
Goal: Albert Ruci

Yonkers, NY – June 13, 2010 – What a missed opportunity, conceding a goal in extra time.

Korabi came into this game very optimistic and it showed, as Albert Ruci scored in the 4th minute for a 1-0 lead. Korabi played well throughout the first half but with poor finishing and it kept their opponent in the game and took a one goal lead into halftime.

During halftime coach Rusty warned the players that poor finishing can come back to haunt them, and as it turned out, it did.

Korabi continued playing well in the second half but unable to score. BW Gottschee seemed to take over the game the last 15-20 minutes, dominating in midfield and attacking, but the Korabi defense were able to contain until the 94th minute.

It seemed that the referee wrongfully awarded a throw in to BW Gottschee instead of Korabi, which would have definitely ended the game since there was only 20 seconds remaining in the game. With their final possession BW Gottschee was able to score and tie the game to send it to a penalty shoot-out.

Korabi only converted 1 penalty and BW Gottschee converted 2.

Congratulations to both teams.

Over40 “A” Division  

Old Bridge – KORABI 7-2 (4-0)
Goals: Lazi Popinara, Bashkim Abdullai

Old Bridge, NJ – June 13, 2010 – A very disappointing outing for the Korabi Veterans who had not lost in the last five games.

Old Bridge dominated the first half scoring four times.

In the second half Korabi played well the first 20 minutes, scoring twice in the first 4 minutes of play, one each by Lazi Popinara and Basjkim Abdullai. It was down hill from there as Old Bridge scored three more goals in the final 5 minutes.

 Metro-1 Division East 

 NY State “D’Arpino Cup”  FINAL

 1:30 pm

KORABI

-vs-

BW Gottschee

at

Tibbets Brook Park, Field #2, Yonkers, NY

meet at Rusty’s house at 11:30am

DIRECTIONS: Major Deegan North to McLean Ave exit. At traffic light make a left. At 3rd traffic light bear right onto Midland and follow for approximately 1 mile, entrance on left.

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Central Jersey Friendship Soccer League

Over40 “A” Division  

9:00am

KORABI

vs

Old Bridge

at

Veterans Park, Old Bridge, NJ

meet at Dunkin Donuts on Rt 9 at 8am

DIRECTIONS: U.S. 9 South, continue on Rt. 9 South 5 miles to Rt. 516 West to Englishtown Road. Proceed on Englishtown Road to Veteran’s Park. Entrance to the park is on the left hand side.

 Metro-1 Division East 

 NY State “D’Arpino Cup” Semi-Final

NY Athletic Club – KORABI 2-3 (2-1)
Goals: Ervin Makishti, Albert Ruci, Darien

Bekim “Bek” Papraniku
Travers Island, Bronx, NY – June 6, 2010 – Korabi faced a formidable opponent, New York Athletic Club, in the semi-final match of the New York State “D’Arpino Cup”.

NYAC has won this cup in prior years but Korabi was not going to take any part in letting them attempt to win another Cup this year.

Although Korabi played with no substitutes, they started strong and determined in the first half by scoring the first goal, by Ervin Makishti. NYAC was able to bounce back and score twice to take a 2-1 lead into halftime.

Ten minutes into the second half, Lirim Begai cleverly stole the ball from a NYAC defender and crossed the ball to Albert Ruci who scored a spectacular header. In the 70th minute of play, Lirim Begai once again provided an assist when he found Darien on top of the box who blasted a 25 yard shot over the NYAC goalkeeper, making the score 3-2 for Korabi.

Realizing they had no substitutes, all of the Korabi players were inspired by Coach Rusty Papraniku’s instructions and half-time speech allowing them to play with every last drop of energy left until the final whistle.

Well done, well deserved!

On to the Cup Final against BW Gottschee!