Bashkimi and AP Brera played out a draw in Kumanovo. Although the second half offered excitement and several clear-cut chances, the forwards of both teams were not up to the task.
The first 45 minutes brought a physical and tactically closed game. Both teams were more focused on protecting their own goal than on attacking moves. In this part of the game, the only efforts worth mentioning were several unsuccessful attempts by Alimi for the hosts and Todorov for the visiting side.
The second half brought much more dynamic football and more chances for both sides.
In the 59th minute, Petejchuk unleashed a powerful shot from around 17 metres, but the ball went wide of Brera's goal. Eight minutes later, AP Brera's Kuako produced a „magical“ move when he shot from 16 metres, but fortunately for the hosts, the ball struck the junction between the crossbar and the post.
In the 68th minute, Avornio entered the danger zone, but his attempt was inaccurate. In the 75th minute, a major mistake by the visiting defender Luković gave Avornio an ideal chance to score, but the Bashkimi forward failed to take advantage of this „gift“ and shot over the goal.
In the closing moments of the match, AP Brera had another opportunity to take all three points. Following a corner, Luković found himself in a position to head the ball, but his effort was not accurate enough to beat goalkeeper Jashar.
In the end, both teams had to settle for a point each in a match where luck and concentration in the final third proved decisive for the outcome.
