Arsimi face one of the toughest challenges of the season in Gostivar, as they take on Shkëndija. The Tetovo side enter this match as absolute favourites, with a quality squad, great experience and a strong tradition in Macedonian football.
However, Arsimi emphasise that being the favourites on paper does not mean the match has been decided in advance. The Gostivar-based team are promising maximum commitment, discipline and a fight for every ball, with the aim of securing a positive result against their strong opponents.
We expect a very difficult, but at the same time very important, match for us. Our opponents are Shkëndija, a team that are absolute favourites, with great quality, enormous experience and a strong tradition in domestic football. We have the utmost respect for this respectable opponent, but respect does not mean surrender.
We will step onto the pitch fully focused, disciplined and with maximum commitment. Our goal is clear: to play our game, show Arsimi’s identity and give our all from the first minute to the last. Every duel, every ball won, every solid defensive action and every well-constructed move will be part of our effort to secure a positive result.
We hope that with good play, a fight in every minute and a little luck, we will manage to be rewarded with points. The atmosphere within the team is excellent, the group is united and we are all aware of the responsibility we have towards our supporters, say those at Arsimi.
Arsimi defender Fusnik Zuka sees this match as a true test of the team’s character:
“We will step onto the pitch without fear, with faith in our work and determined to fight until the very end. We respect Shkëndija, but we believe that with discipline and heart we can cause an upset.”
The Arsimi-Shkëndija match will be played today at the City Stadium in Gostivar, kicking off at 16:00.
