Shkendija’s birthday got ruined by Renova, fourth defeat for Bregalnica, Teteks still looking for a win, Pelister won despite the problems, Turnovo held Vardar.
The derby of the round was played in Bitola between Pelister and Rabotnichki. The home players delayed the start of the game for 10 minutes as a sign of protest after ownership vote was postponed until Friday. Pelister is in a very bad financial positions and the current owner still hasn’t found an investor who will make the club better. After a goalless first half, the Green&White score a winner through Bosnian international Boško Stupić which later proved to be valuable 3 points.
In the duel of the two promoted sides, Sileks’ task got much easier as Teteks was left with 10 men somewhere in the 2nd minute of the game. Emir Adem got a direct red card after a brutal tackle leaving his teammates in the cold. The hosts scored two goals through Panovski making a comfortable lead. The visitors managed to get a glance of hope as Bozhinovski converted a penalty near the end of the first half. Still, after the break Sileks added a third sealing the 3 points. After 5 rounds Teteks is the only team without a win.
Shkendija celebrated 35 years of existence and was planning to do it with a win over local rivals Renova. Yes the opponents scored a quick goal after only 7 minutes of play. Shkendija was attacking and trying to make a comeback, but they only managed to level the score and hit few posts which resulted in getting a point on their birthday, that got ruined by Renova.
A lone goal by Viktor Angelov decided the winner in Shtip. Metalurg gave Bregalnica their fourth defeat leaving them in the relegation play-off zone.
Two hours later was played the last game of the round between Vardar and Turnovo. Second game in a row Vardar fails to win planned 3 points as this time Turnovo held them to a 0:0 draw.
Highlights of all games:
Pelister – Rabotnichki 1:0 (0:0)
67′ Boško Stupić
Shkendija – Renova 1:1 (0:1)
59′ Bojan Vručina – 7′ Izair Emini
Bregalnica – Metalurg 0:1 (0:1)
29′ Viktor Angelov
Sileks – Teteks 3:1 (2:1)
13′, 24′ Aleksandar Panovski, 53′ Nikolcho Gjorgjiev – 38′ (pen) Bobi Bozhinovski
Vardar – Turnovo 0:0