FC Struga Trim & Lum 1:0 Vardar Skopje — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Hristijan Maleski’s second-half strike was enough for FC Struga Trim & Lum to edge out Vardar Skopje 1-0 in the 1. MFL, with Besmir Bojku’s composed display at the heart of the home side earning him the standout rating. The result was a gritty triumph for the hosts, who soaked up sustained pressure and struck at the crucial moment despite being second best for long stretches.

The game turned decisively just after the hour mark, when Maleski found the net in the 61st minute to break the deadlock against the run of play. Vardar had dominated the opening exchanges, with Filip Najdovski and Georgije Jankulov both booked inside the first half-hour as the visitors pushed forward, while Struga’s discipline frayed late as Bunjamin Shabani, Bojku, Hammond Agamah and Adrian Zendelovski all saw yellow. The away side’s frustration compounded when Ediz Spahiu and David Babunski were also cautioned in a scrappy finale, but no red cards or VAR interventions altered the outcome.

The numbers paint a stark picture of Vardar’s dominance: they held 62% possession and won seven corners to Struga’s two, yet still left empty-handed. Vardar were the better side in both halves, outplayed their hosts on the ball and created more from set pieces, but Struga’s efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Bojku earned a 7.46 rating, the highest of any player on the pitch, anchoring the midfield with the composure that kept the clean sheet intact. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Vardar as the stronger side, and while the flow of play backed that read, the result did not confirm it.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of FC Struga Trim & Lum vs Vardar Skopje?

FC Struga Trim & Lum 1-0 Vardar Skopje (1. MFL).

Who scored?

Hristijan Maleski (61') for FC Struga Trim & Lum.

Was FC Struga Trim & Lum's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; FC Struga Trim & Lum won on finishing.

Were there any cards in FC Struga Trim & Lum vs Vardar Skopje?

Yellow cards: Filip Najdovski (Vardar Skopje); Georgije Jankulov (Vardar Skopje); Bunjamin Shabani (FC Struga Trim & Lum); Besmir Bojku (FC Struga Trim & Lum); Hammond Agamah (FC Struga Trim & Lum); Adrian Zendelovski (FC Struga Trim & Lum); David Babunski (Vardar Skopje); Ediz Spahiu (Vardar Skopje).

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