Rabotnicki and Tikves draw 1:1 in friendly at Alumina
On 02.10.2026 both teams gave playing time to many young players during a 1:1 friendly at Alumina.
02.10.2026 17:31 — Rabotnicki and Tikves met at the Alumina pitch on Friday in a friendly that ended 1:1, staged during the international break to help both teams keep match fitness.
Coaches from both sides used the game to give extended minutes to a number of younger players who normally sit in the background during competitive fixtures, and assessed their qualities and potential in match conditions.
Youth focus from Rabotnicki
Rabotnicki, currently competing as a second‑division side, again emphasised its strategy of relying on young and promising footballers — a long‑standing approach in the club that includes regular opportunities and playing time for academy graduates.
The friendly finished 1:1; no competitive points were at stake, but the match provided useful information for the coaching staffs ahead of the resumption of the league calendar.
By Ognen Dojcinovski
Photo: press material from the event
