Rabotnicki and Makedonija Gjorce Petrov secured wins over their visiting rivals in the first leg of the cup semi-final matches. Rabotnicki won over Shkendija with 3:1, while Makedonija defeated Milano with 2:0.
Rabotnicki – Shkendija 3:1
Osmani 60', Wandeir 61', Ze Carlos 68' – Asani 35'
Shkendija started with good play and even took the lead with Asani's goal in the 35th minute. That was the result on half-time and it looked good for the second-league visitors. Nevertheless, the title defenders pulled themselves up in the second half and with two goals in only one minute scored by Osmani and Wandeir took the lead in their favor. Ze Carlos secured a 2-goals-margin win with the last goal on this match scored in the 68th minute.
Makedonija Gjorce Petrov – Milano 2:0
De Brito 62', Milevski 83'
Makedonija increased the chances for winning a double crown this season after securing a 2-0 win over Milano. They wished for a win without conceded goal and they got one. De Brito in the 62nd minute and Milevski in the 83rd were the creators of this important victory for Makedonija ahead of the second leg.
The second legs are scheduled for 6th of May.