The teams of FC Sileks and FC Shkendija tomorrow at 20:00 at the National Arena „Todor Proeski“ will face each other in the Macedonia Cup final, a match that will decide the final trophy of the season and a place on the European stage.
For Sileks, this is an opportunity to crown a successful season with a trophy after finishing the championship in fourth place. Coach Aleksandar Vasoski expects a tough and evenly matched duel against the experienced Shkendija side.
„For us, this is the match of the season because it brings a place in Europe. Shkendija are a quality and experienced opponent, perhaps even with a slight advantage because of the European matches they have played. But we will try to exploit every weakness they offer us. What could Sileks“ advantage be? In my opinion, it is the fact that Shkendija have played 54 matches this season. I hope for a good final, and may the better team win,” Vasoski said.
There is optimism in the Shkendija camp ahead of the final, while coach Jeton Beqiri stressed that his team will enter the battle for the trophy fully motivated.
„I think Shkendija are in the Cup final for the first time in eight years, and naturally we will enter this match fully committed, as a team that wants to compete. We respect Sileks, who have been playing excellently over the past two years. Last year, they fought us for the title until the final round. The nuances will decide it. Perhaps we have a slight advantage from our European experience, but in a single match that means nothing, because in these games one moment always decides everything. We will give our all to win tomorrow. Above all, I want a fair match and correct refereeing, and may the happier team celebrate at the end,“ Beqiri said.
Shkendija captain Arbin Zejnulai emphasized that the club always have the highest ambitions.
„Shkendija always play for titles at home and a good showing in Europe at the start of every season. This is a very important match for us, and if we give our maximum, I think we will ultimately reach the trophy,“ Zejnulai said.
Sileks captain Darko Angelесki says we will see an excellent final, while the Kratovo side’s leader believes in the team’s qualities.
„This is the most important match for us this season, and we are ready to give our maximum in order to win the trophy. We know a tough opponent awaits us, but we believe in our qualities and team spirit. I hope for a good final, fair play and joy for our fans at the end,“ said the captain of Silex, Darko Angelесki.
Shkendija will be without their top scorer Besart Ibraimi in tomorrow’s match, as he will miss the final through injury and his season is over.
