Two out of three play-off games for filling the Second League took place today in which Ljubanci and Akademija Pandev recorded wins. With a hat-trick by Hadjija Destan, the only Second League side in the play-offs managed to make a solid advantage before the return leg. Ljubanci beat the winner of the Third League South-West,
Pelister celebrated a 2:1 come from behind win over Turnovo in the first leg of the play-off for filling the First League.
The much anticipated draw for filling the Second League was made on Friday at the FFM headquarters and later the venues of the games were revealed.
After losing twice in the final, Shkendija managed to lift the trophy in their third attempt after beating Rabotnichki 3:0 on Monday night. photo by KF Shkendija Tetovo Shkendija was the favourites to win the Cup right after they eliminated Vardar in the quarter-finals. Rabotnichki, the actual holders for two years in a row, fielded
Pelister managed to grab the third place and end in the promotion play-offs, while Ljubanci is the team that will play in the relegation play-off.
With the win over Shkupi, Vardar officially managed to defend the title and is champion of Macedonia for the 9th time.
After two seasons in the Second League, the former Macedonian champion got back to the top flight, while Gostivar got relegated to the Third League West.
Vardar is a point away for winning the 9th title after they celebrated against Sileks. Despite Shkendija’s win over Bregalnica, the championship seems like is already settled.
Pobeda clinched the needed points and with two round left officially got promoted to the First League.
Vardar defeated Shkendija in their last mutual match this season and got back on 5 points advantage with three rounds to go.