In the last match of the 24th round in the PMFL, Bashkimi managed to celebrate with a 3-2 victory over Shkupi, more difficult than expected. On the difficult pitch of the stadium in Kumanovo, both teams showed almost nothing in the first 45 minutes. Both Bashkimi and Shkupi played cautiously, with a reserved approach and without serious threats to the opponent's goals, which resulted in calm nets at the break.
The second half started at a completely different pace. Ziberi sent a real "projectile" towards the home team's goal, giving Shkupi the lead and causing a great shock in the stands. Just two minutes later, Chajani scored another magnificent goal, placing the ball in the unguarded corner of goalkeeper Stojkovski for a high 0-2.
Things got even worse for Bashkimi in the 72nd minute, when Orr was shown a red card, leaving his team with a man less on the field.
However, Ribeiro's entry into the game completely changed the face of the Kumanovo team. First, Lichina reduced the lead with a header after a corner, and just a minute later, after a mix-up in the visitors' penalty area, Ferrati scored an own goal to level the score at 2-2.
The last ten minutes belonged entirely to Bashkimi, who attacked with all his "arsenal" towards Musliu's goal. In the 88th minute, Avornio crossed into the penalty area where Ribeiro headed home for a final 3-2. The same striker scored a fourth goal, but it was disallowed for offside.
With this victory, Bashkimi reached its 10th triumph this season and a total of 35 points. On the other hand, Shkupi remains the only team without a win, with only one point won so far. In the next round, Bashkimi will visit Tikvesh, Shkupi will play away at Sileks.
