Halftime 0–0: Shkëndija fails to break down Bregalnica
Shkëndija created several chances but could not finish; match at the FFM training centre in Skopje is 0–0 at half-time.
Halftime: Shkëndija and Bregalnica remained scoreless after the first 45 minutes of the final match in the third round of the Macedonian First Football League, played on August 16, 2026 at the Football Federation of North Macedonia training centre in Skopje.
Attacking intent, no finish
Despite missing three to four regular starters, Shkëndija dominated the attacking phases and played with clear intent. The side created four to five good opportunities but could not convert any of them — Tamba was denied twice, while Krieziu, Krasniqi and Ibraimi also missed chances to break the deadlock.
Bregalnica set up very defensively and looked to contain the hosts. In the 42nd minute Kalpalchki produced the most dangerous moment for the visitors, but Shkëndija goalkeeper Ramani was well positioned and kept the score level.
The result at halftime leaves a lot at stake: a Shkëndija victory would propel them to the top of the table after round three, leaving them the only side with the maximum points from this stage.
There is still a full second half to play, but the message remains clear: still, they must win.
Photo: press material from the event
