Besart Ibraimi gave Shkendija the lead — Shkendija 2:1 at half; Tikvesh 1:2 Struga TL
Ibraimi scored from a free kick for the lead, Melici increased the advantage, Contreras reduced it; in Kavadarci Struga TL completed a turnaround.
On 11 September 2026 the first halves of both matches from the 7th round of the PMFL concluded: Shkendija went into the break leading 2:1 at Arsimi, while Struga TL leads 2:1 in Kavadarci against Tikvesh.
Arsimi started excellently and in the first five minutes had two clear chances through Kaba and Gaje, but Ramani showed good reactions and saved the attempts. Shkendija woke up and in the 18th minute Besart Ibraimi converted a masterful free kick — this is his 230th goal in his PMFL career.
In the 30th minute Ibraimi crossed, and Melici hammered the ball into the home goalkeeper Siljanovski's net to make it 0:2. Before the end of the half Contreras managed to beat Ramani and the hosts reduced the deficit to 1:2.
Derby in Kavadarci
In Kavadarci, Tikvesh took the lead in the 13th minute when Lusianinjo capitalized on a mistake by Rochi and beat Vasilev. Five minutes later Struga TL equalized through Agamah after an assist from Hamza.
In the 43rd minute Hamza assisted again, and Radeski completed the turnaround and the visitors went to the break leading 1:2.
Photo: press material from the event
