Vardar Skopje 0:2 KF Shkëndija — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Fabrice Tamba scored twice as KF Shkëndija beat Vardar Skopje 2-0 away in the 1. MFL, a result that rescued their derby credentials after a sluggish opening period. The win was built on a second-half surge rather than sustained dominance, leaving Vardar to rue a first half they controlled without reward.

The match turned after the interval, with Tamba breaking the deadlock in the 52nd minute before sealing the points with his second in the 76th. Vardar’s frustration grew as Nemanja Bosančić picked up a yellow in the 68th, while KF Shkëndija’s Anes Meliqi, Aleksander Trumci, Drilon Islami and a late unnamed player all went into the book in a scrappy, foul-heavy contest.

The numbers tell a tale of two halves: Vardar edged possession at 48% to 52% and led corners 8-7, yet created little of note after the break, when KF Shkëndija took over. Tamba, with his two goals and an 8.55 rating, was the standout, though his position is not noted. CheckLive’s model rated Vardar marginally ahead, but the result did not confirm it, as the visitors proved more clinical when it mattered.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Vardar Skopje vs KF Shkëndija?

Vardar Skopje 0-2 KF Shkëndija (1. MFL).

Who scored?

Fabrice Tamba (52') for KF Shkëndija; Fabrice Tamba (76') for KF Shkëndija.

Was KF Shkëndija's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Vardar Skopje vs KF Shkëndija?

Yellow cards: Anes Meliqi (KF Shkëndija); Aleksander Trumci (KF Shkëndija); Nemanja Bosančić (Vardar Skopje); Drilon Islami (KF Shkëndija); null (KF Shkëndija).

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