The teams of Struga and Makedonija GjP are this year’s finalist in the Macedonian Cup after the eliminated Sileks and Shkendija.

photo by FK Makedonija GjP Skopje: Samake and keeper Stevkovski after the last penalty

Struga defeated last season’s finalists Sileks thanks to mid second half lone goal. Defender Neziri headed after a corner kick by Valentin Kochoski. It was a mistake of the visiting defense as Neziri was inexplicably left alone in the box and easily headed home. Sileks failed to catch up and after two seasons of consecutive finals, this time ends in the semis.

After the match 32-year-old Neziri said that this goal was the most important in his career.

Gradska plazha stadium in Struga
Struga – Sileks 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: 65′ Medjit Neziri
Referee: Stojanche Trpchevski (Kavadarci)

The spectators in Tetovo witnessed more excitement as the winner was decided on penalties. Makedonija GjP took an early lead through defender Lichina who easily scorer as was left unmarked in the home box after a corner kick. Adama Samake took the kick, Samir Fazli headed to Lichina who scored. Shjkendija equalized in the 65th minute when Eraldo Çinari nicely served Bulgarian striker Milev. No more goals were scored and since the rules say that there is no extra time, the match went into penalty shoot-out where the Lions from Skopje were victorious.

Makedonija GjP will now have a chance to defend the trophy won last season against Sileks.

Highlights:

Gradski stadium in Tetovo
Shkendija – Makedonija GjP 1:1 (0:1); 3:4 p.s.o.
Goals: 65′ Nasko Lenkov Milev – 13′ Esmin Lichina
Referee: Aleksandar Stavrev (Skopje)