New win for Tikvesh, Vardar disappointed against Teteks in Negotino, routine win for Akademija Pandev, Skopje defeated Novaci to claim the second place, Gorno Lisiche also won.
After the big road win against Vlazrimi 77 the home fans in Negotino expected a sure win over Teteks at home, but their beloved Vardar could not break the visiting defence for the entire 90 minutes. The guests from Tetovo came to take a point and succeded in their intention and also stopped the hosts from extending the one point lead on the table.
Leaders Akademija Pandev had no problems against the young team of Metalurg and recorded a 2:0 win. The outcome was announced after just three minutes of play when Pandev scored. Akademija Pandev at the moment leads with 13 points ahead of the second-placed Skopje.
Skopje definitely will keep the second promotion place at least untill the next round as today they defeated the surprise of the season, Novaci. Desnikj brought the lead for the hosts in the first half, the visitors equalized in the 66th minute, but only six minutes later Kolekjeski brought a new lead for Skopje.
The last two games were moved for Sunday for different reasons. Last-placed Tikvesh made a second consecutive win by beating Vlazrimi 77 at home. A brace by Nikovikj in the last 25 minutes brought the much needed win for the Kavadarci based team. Thanks to this new 3 points they are officially back in the battle for avoiding relegation as they are now only a point away from the safe zone.
Gorno Lisiche defeated Turnovo with a lone goal and did not allow Skopje to drastically escape on the second spot.
Round 16 results:
Saturday:
Akademija Pandev – Metalurg 2:0 (1:0)
3′ Sashko Pandev, 54′ Ljupcho Doriev
Vardar (N) – Teteks 0:0
Skopje – Novaci 2:1 (1:0)
30′ Dario Desnikj, 72′ Filip Kolekjeski – 66′ Hristijan Grozdanoski
Sunday:
Gorno Lisiche – Turnovo 1:0 (0:0)
66′ Andrej Kudijan
Tikvesh – Vlaznimi 77 2:0 (0:0)
67′, 79′ Martin Nikovikj