Although this fixture was once considered a major city derby, the situation on the pitch is completely different this season, and the upcoming match is more reminiscent of a clash between the league leaders and the team at the very bottom of the table. This is a brief description of today’s encounter between Shkupi and Vardar, which is being played as part of the 28th round of the championship. The hosts, Shkupi, have still not tasted victory this season, while on the other side is Vardar, who are fighting strongly for the championship title.
Despite their difficult position, Shkupi coach Alisa Vishi believes in the motivation of her players.
„We are entering this match as a true derby—with heart and character. The boys will fight until the end, without giving up for a moment. We know that Vardar are the favourites, but we know exactly how we need to play against them. We will give our maximum in every aspect of the game in order to achieve a positive result,“ Vishi said, among other things.
The last encounter between these two rivals ended in a convincing 6-1 victory for the „red-and-blacks“, which is additional motivation for the hosts to put in a better performance. The match between Shkupi and Vardar will be played today at the stadium at the FFM complex, kicking off at 13:00.
