Tikvesh closed the season in the First Macedonian Football League with a convincing 1-3 victory over Rabotnichki, while the „romantics“ officially said goodbye to the elite and will compete in the Second League next season.
The match in Skopje had no bearing on survival, but the Kavadarci side played a far better match and deservedly collected the points.
Tikvesh opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through Laval, who opted for a long-range effort from the right side. Goalkeeper Ondoa made a poor intervention and allowed the ball to end up in the net even though he was covering the near post.
Just a few minutes later, another shock followed for the home team. Stojkoski broke into the penalty area and doubled the visitors’ lead with a precise shot along the ground, making it a secure 0-2 at half-time.
In the second half, Rabotnichki tried to get back into the game, but instead Tikvesh scored a third goal despite playing with a man down after goalkeeper Stefan Tasev was sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area.
Boshmakov slipped at an unfortunate moment, Sila stole the ball and went through one-on-one with the goalkeeper, then calmly finished to make it a convincing 0-3.
In the closing stages, Rabotnichki managed only to reduce the deficit through centre-back Egzon Belica, who scored the consolation goal for the final 1-3.
With this triumph, Tikvesh finished the season in fifth place with 48 points, while Rabotnichki, on 34 points, are relegated to a lower division.
