Metalurg is back on top of the table after today’s comfortable win against Sileks coupled with Vardar’s scoreless draw against Teteks in Tetovo.
Rabotnichki held press conference regarding doping allegations
The Rabotnichki sports director defended the two players in question and suspended the entire medical team of Rabotnichki.
Preview: Macedonian First League – Round 8
Leaders Vardar will have a tough road game against friendly rivals Teteks, while fellow title contenders Metalurg, Shkendija and Rabotnicki will attempt to keep up the pressure on Vardar at the top of the table.
Midweek internationals performances
Aleksandar Trajkovski found the back of the net for Zulte Waregem, Armend Alimi and Aleksandar Lazevski provided an assist for their respective clubs, Tome Pacovski saved two penalties for Beerschot, while Kristijan Naumovski kept a clean sheet for Dinamo Bucureşti.
Doping scandal hits Rabotnichki
Two Rabotnichki players are under suspicion of using illegal substances during one Europa League game, believed to be the match against Lazio in Rome.
Tome Pacovski: I showed that I am still a good keeper
After yesterday’s Belgium Cup game, Tome Pacovski said he showed that he is still a good keeper and hopefully will get more opportunities in the future.
Goran Pandev made first start for Napoli
Goran Pandev’s first start with Napoli did not go well as he was pretty quiet for the most part and his side suffered a disappointing 1:0 loss against Chievo.
2 home matches without fans for Shkendija
FFM’s disciplinary committee has banned Shkendija to play their next 2 home matches with no fans.
FIFA World Ranking: Macedonia drops four places
Macedonia dropped four places and is one again nearing 100th place. Currently, Macedonia is #94 with 366 points and is in 43rd place among the 53 member associations of UEFA.
Dusan Savić signed with Rabotnicki
Attacker Dusan Savić has officially signed with Rabotnicki until January when he would then look for a club abroad.