Shtip-based Bregalnica won all three points away in Strumica, while Skopje celebrated in the clash with their direct rival for the top spot in the Second League standings.
In the local derby, Bregalnica defeated Belasica 1:0 in Strumica, with the match decided in the 80th minute by Dino Miholov’s goal.
With this victory, the Shtip side strengthened their position at the top of the standings and, with three rounds remaining in the championship, had a two-point lead over Skopje.
There was also a derby at the Zhelezarnica Stadium, where Skopje hosted their direct rival for the top spot in the standings, Ohrid Lihnidos.
The winner of this match was also decided by a single goal, with Skopje’s victory secured by Merdian Ramadani, who reacted quickest in the opponents’ penalty area in the 10th minute and, following a poor reaction from Ohrid goalkeeper Damjan Serafimov, sent the ball into the visitors’ net.
The match referee, Stojanche Stojanov, justifiably showed three red cards. Skopje’s Kristijan Nikolovski, as well as the visiting players Blagoja Spirkovski and Ivan Gligorov, were sent off before the final whistle.
Shkëndija Aračinovo recorded a convincing 8:2 victory over Vardar Negotino. Vladimir Zhoglev and Hristijan Dimov scored twice each, while Zani Nasifi, Destan Adili, Alen Yasharoski and Suhejb Rushiti scored once each. The goals for the visitors from Negotino were scored by Aleks Gorgioski and Rade Rajchinovski.
The 27th round in the VMFL was marked by victories for the visiting teams. Kozhuf defeated Osogovo 1:0 in Kochani, Teteks defeated Pobeda 3:0 in Prilep, while Novaci recorded a 2:0 victory in their clash with Sloga in Vinica.
There were no goals in the match between Detonit Plachkovica and Kamenica Sasa, while the round will be completed tomorrow with the clash between Golemo Konjari and Prespa.
With three rounds remaining in the Second League, Bregalnica have 64 points, two more than Shkëndija Aračinovo and Skopje, while Ohrid are now fourth with 59.
Well behind the leading four are Belasica with 52 points, while Osogovo are sixth with 50.
