Pelister asks fans to back team vs Rabotnicki in Bitola
After two straight wins Rabotnicki visit Bitola; Pelister coach Blagoj Dimitriev calls on supporters to help create a home advantage.
Three Super League matches will be played today in the competition's third round, and organisers expect close contests across the board.
In Kavadarci, Tikvesh Golden Eagle host MKK Kumanovo in a game that pits two teams still chasing a second win this season. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 in the Sports Hall "Jasmin".
Pelister welcome Rabotnicki to Bitola after the guests recorded two consecutive victories. Pelister are aiming to stop that run and try to claim a home triumph; the meeting was previewed by coach Blagoj Dimitriev.
"I am pleased with the duel with Rabotnicki and the opportunity again to play in front of our home fans. We lost the previous match in Strumica and we need to regain those lost points. We must correct mistakes and, with the help of our fans, surprise the opponent. I call on our fans to come in as large a number as possible and give us support, which is necessary for us," Dimitriev said.
Match schedule — Round 3 (pairs)
- 18:00 — Tikvesh Golden Eagle vs MKK Kumanovo; Sports Hall "Jasmin" — Kavadarci
- 19:00 — Pelister vs Rabotnicki; Boro Churlevski Sports Hall — Bitola
- 19:30 — Skopje vs Strumica 2001; Sports Center (small hall) "Jane Sandanski" — Skopje
Skopje and Strumica meet in the small hall at Jane Sandanski; the home side is still searching for its first victory of the season. Organisers and clubs will be counting on the stands to create an intense atmosphere, especially in Bitola where Pelister are explicitly asking for fan support.
Photo: KK Pelister\/Fejsbuk
