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With two goals in the opening minutes, Vlora FC cemented an eventual 5-1 victory over Minnesota Blizzard in Tuesday's 2025 National Amateur Cup Round 1 match at Eagan High School. Here are our photos from the pitch.
Photo Gallery: MN Blizzard vs Vlora FC (Amateur Cup, Round 1)
Photo gallery from the US Amateur Cup and Vlora FC's 5-1 victory over Minnesota Blizzard FC.
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