Shkendi defeats Vardar 2-0 in Macedonian football derby
Shkendi secured a significant 2-0 away victory against the defending champions, Vardar, in a high-stakes derby during the second round of the First Macedonian Football League. The match, held at the National Arena Todor Proeski, saw Shkendi take control in the second half. Substitute Francis Tamba scored both goals, finding the net in the 52nd minute and adding a second in the 76th minute after a lob shot.
The victory provides Shkendi with a major boost in the championship race, while the loss has drawn criticism from Vardar fans toward the club's management and coach Fabiani.
In related team news, Vardar has bolstered its squad with the signing of Egyptian international right-back Mohab Abdelhak from German club Kiel. Abdelhak, who has previously played in France and for Egypt's Al Ahly, expressed high regard for Vardar's professionalism, stating, "As Kiel is Kiel, so Vardar is Vardar."
Entities: Arsimi · Bregalnica · Darko Stojanov · Ferat Ramani · Francis Tamba · Mateo Fadoul · National Arena Todor Proeski · Shkendi · Vardar