Shkëndija and Arsimi played a dramatic match full of excitement in Gostivar, which ended without a winner, 2-2. The home team had chances for a complete turnaround in the second half, and in the very closing stages came very close to scoring the winning goal.
The visitors from Tetovo started the match brilliantly and took the lead in the 18th minute, when Besart Ibraimi confidently converted a free kick to make it 0-1. Shkëndija continued with its attacking play and doubled the lead just 29 minutes later. Following an excellent cross from Ibraimi, Meliqi scored to make it 0-2. Shkëndija had a chance to score a third goal as well, but Ndzenngue failed to take advantage of the ideal opportunity.
Arsimi responded towards the end of the first half and managed to get back into the game. Contreras scored to make it 1-2 and gave the hosts hope that they could reach a positive result in the second half.
In the second half, the game became even more open, with both teams creating chances in front of the opponents' goals. Goni threatened with a header, but the ball hit the post, while in the 67th minute Krstevski unleashed a powerful shot, but without success. Arsimi continued to search for the equaliser and managed to score it in the 80th minute. Following an uncertainty in Shkëndija's defence, Contreras was once again in the right place and levelled the score at 2-2 with his second goal.
In the closing stages, Arsimi came very close to completing the turnaround. Dardishta had an excellent opportunity to score the winning goal, but Ramani and the post saved Shkëndija from defeat in Gostivar. The hosts attacked and searched for a third goal until the final whistle, but Shkëndija managed to defend and earn a point. The final score of 2-2 was the outcome of a match filled with chances, comebacks and excitement right up to the final seconds.
