Pelister collected a crucial victory against Turnovo, Shkendija extended its stronghold for 3rd place with a win over Renova, while both Vardar and Rabotnichki took care of business against Metalurg and Sileks, respectively.
Schedule released for remainder of season
The championship and relegation play-offs get underway this weekend after the regular season concluded following Round 27.
Midweek internationals performances
Vladimir Dimitrovski scored a crucial goal for Kerkyra, Muhamed Demiri received a rare start for St. Gallen, Ostoja Stjepanovic and Boban Nikolov returned to action following long-term injuries, while Riste Mitrevski netted a goal against Crvena Zvezda.
Macedonia to face Equatorial Guinea in June?
According to FIFA’s official website, Macedonia has supposedly scheduled a home friendly against Equatorial Guinea on June 9.
Drulović unveiled as the new manager
Ljubinko Drulović was presented to the press as the latest man to take charge of the Macedonian national team.
Macedonian internationals performances
Aleksandar Trajkovski managed to get on the scoresheet for Zulte Waregem, Daniel Georgievski scored on a nice strike for Melbourne Victory, Krste Velkoski notched the decisive goal for Sarajevo, while Muarem Muarem proved instrumental in Qarabağ’s win over rival Neftçi.
Overview of Round 27 in the First League
Vardar beat Rabotnichki in the Skopje derby, Shkendija dismantled Turnovo, Metalurg clinched a top-6 finish despite only drawing 0:0 against Teteks, Bregalnica defeated Sileks, while Pelister and Renova shared the points in Bitola.
Drulović to work on securing Marko Pavlovski
New manager Ljubinko Drulović will gauge Marko Pavlovski’s interest in suiting up for Macedonia.
Ljubinko Drulović named Macedonia’s manager
Serbian coach Ljubinko Drulović has been named the new manager of the Macedonian national team.
Overview of Round 26 in the First League
Shkendija scored a late goal to get past Vardar, Rabotnichki was held to a home draw against Metalurg, while Sileks narrowly beat Pelister to guarantee itself a top-6 finish, thus avoiding the relegation play-off.