Shkëndija from Aračinovo continue their run of positive results, securing an important away victory against Arsimi by 2:0. The visiting team showed maturity and efficiency in the key moments of the match, while the hosts continue to suffer from a lack of results and confidence in their play.
In the first half, the visiting team were more offensive and created several good chances to score. Mile Todorov threatened twice, while Sharkovski also tried on two occasions, but the nets remained untouched until the break.
The decisive moment came right at the start of the second half. Dashmir Elezi scored a spectacular goal to open the scoring. After an excellent reception of the ball, he struck with his left foot and sent it past goalkeeper Siljanovski to give his team a 1:0 lead.
Arsimi tried to respond, mainly with long-range efforts from Albin Ramadani and Lorik Kaba Jakupi. The hosts’ best chance came in the 70th minute, when Gaje hit the post and came very close to equalising.
In the 83rd minute, following an attack involving substitute Ariton Memedi, an Arsimi defender handled the ball in the penalty area. Initially, the referee allowed play to continue, but after consulting VAR, the handball was confirmed and a penalty was awarded to Shkëndija. From the spot, captain Besim Demiri was accurate and sealed the victory at 2:0.
In stoppage time, Selmani, who had come off the bench, had an excellent opportunity following a counter-attack, but his effort went wide, although he could have extended the visitors’ lead further.
Until the end, the hosts tried to do more, but Shkëndija Aračinovo proved to be a well-organised and reliable team, once again confirming that they are continuing with very good performances.
On the other hand, Arsimi continue to go through a difficult period of poor results and remain in a crisis from which they will have to find a way out as quickly as possible. The team that just a few weeks ago were considered candidates for the top of the table are now facing a completely different reality and need an urgent response to restore stability and confidence within the squad.
