Today in FFM’s headquarters the semi-final pairs in the Macedonian Cup were determined by drawing lots.
photo by FFM
The draw decided that the first semi-final will feature the reigning 1.MFL champion Struga and the current table leader of the top flight, Shkëndija.
In the second semi-final will meet the two Cup underdogs Vardar and Brera Strumica.
Shkëndija vs. Struga
Vardar vs. Brera Strumica
Unlike the other stages of the Cup, the semi-finals will feature two matches, home and away. The first legs are scheduled for April 9, while the second legs will be played on April 23.
Struga last played in a final in 2023 when they lost to Makedonija GjP on penalties. Brera Strumica’s last final was in 2021 as Akademija Pandev when they lost to Sileks also on penalties, while Shkëndija last played in a final in 2018 when they won the Cup by defeating Pelister 3:0.
Vardar has been waiting the longest for a final, since 2007, when they won their fifth cup trophy after a 2:1 victory over Pobeda.