Arsimi and Pelister played a real football spectacle in the match of the 16th round of the championship, which brought down the curtain on the autumn part of the championship. The match offered a lot of fight, uncertainty and as many as six goals, and in the end ended in a 3:3 draw.
Pelister played exactly the game it needed, defensively stable, with clear and quick counterattacks, through which it realized its plan.
The guests took the lead in the 16th minute, after a quick counterattack from the right, when Vildan Kerim scored accurately for 0:1. Arsimi tried to counterattack through Shefiti with a header, but failed to be accurate. In the 33rd minute, just when the hosts were looking for an equalizer, Pelister punished again. Identical action as in the first goal, a cross shot from the right and Ristovski completely alone at the far post scores for 0:2.
After this goal, Arsimi picked up the pace and created several good shots through Bešagić, Taipi and Ramadani, but the visiting goalkeeper shone with a series of excellent interventions.
The second half started furiously for Arsimi. In the 47th minute, after a free kick by Ramadani, Ghafouri headed the ball, but he failed to control it. However, Shefiti was nearby, who reacted best and reduced the score to 1:2.
Just a few minutes later, Arsimi continued with strong pressure. Taipi had a great chance to equalize in the 53rd minute, but failed to receive the ball properly. In the 56th minute, another key moment followed, Kerim was stopped by Dardishta in the penalty area, and after a long Var review, a penalty was awarded. Aleksandar Ristovski was a sure scorer for 1:3.
Arsimi did not give up, created several chances through Shefiti and Taipi, and in the 80th minute a real Euro goal followed. Shpend Asani, with a solo action, dribbling and a fantastic shot from about 25 meters, reduced the score to 2:3.
Not even a minute passed, and the stadium was in a state of delirium. After Gafuri's shot, Bešagić touched the ball and equalized the score 3:3. In the 90th minute, Shefiti performed another excellent header, but the visiting goalkeeper was again up to the task.
At the end, it is worth mentioning the second yellow, or red card, of captain Ristovski, who committed several illegal fouls on Arsimi's actions.
In the end, the match ended in a friendly draw, 3:3 and six goals. Arsimi leaves the winter break with 22 points and sixth position in the table, while Pelister from Bitola winters in ninth place with 16 points.
