Sileks are the winners of the Macedonia Cup after defeating Shkendija 1-0 tonight at the National Arena „Todor Proeski. In addition to the trophy, the Kratovo-based team also secured a place in Europe, specifically in the Conference League.
Sileks started the match better and threatened through Alić as early as the 9th minute, when he sent a dangerous shot, but Gaye saved.
Shkendija then took the initiative and created their first chance through Ndzengue, whose header was cleared for a corner by Dzeko, while Krasniqi also had an opportunity late on but was a fraction of a second too late to get a shot away at Dzekov’s goal.
Shkendija started the second half better. Trumçi had a chance and shot just over the bar, then Ljatifi produced an excellent effort, but Dzekov made a fantastic save.
The only goal came in the 71st minute. Fetai failed to control a ball in midfield as he had intended, Dodev dispossessed him and broke clear down the left, then unselfishly squared the ball to Alić, who beat Gaye from just 5-6 metres.
Shkendija tried to find an equaliser until the end of the match, but Sileks managed to defend their lead and celebrate winning the Cup trophy.
MACEDONIA CUP, FINAL
SILEKS – SHKENDIJA 1-0 (0-0)
National Arena „Todor Proeski“ in Skopje. Attendance: 5,000.
Referee: Igor Stojchevski.
Scorer: Alić 71′
Y. cards: Timovski, Pireš, Gj. Dzekov (S) – Alhassan, Trumçi, Zejnulai, Mazari, Melići (Sh).
SILEKS: Lj. Dzekov, Timovski (83′ Dimitrievski), Shubert, Buturović, Gj. Dzekov, Eftimov (65′ Mirchevski), Donov, Dodev (74′ Delimegac), Anđeleski, Pireš, Alić (83′ Mishov).
Coach: Aleksandar Vasoski.
SHKENDIJA: Gaye, Trumçi, Fetai, Islami, Ajetović (81′ Mazari), Alhassan (70′ Melići), Zejnulai (81′ Krstevski), Krasniqi, Ljatifi, Tamba (58′ Spahiu), Ndzengue.
Coach: Jeton Bećiri.
