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Vardar and Struga TL Secure Spots in Macedonian Cup Final

Vardar and Struga TL will compete for the Macedonian Cup trophy after both teams secured their places in the final. Vardar reached the final after an 18-year absence, while Struga TL has a chance to contend for the trophy again after their previous appearance in 2023.

In the second leg of their match, Vardar drew 1-1 against AP Brera, resulting in a 4-1 aggregate score that secured their qualification. The return leg between Struga TL and Shkendija also ended in a 1-1 draw, enabling Struga to advance to the final with an aggregate score of 3-2.

During the match in Strumica, Brera took the lead in the 34th minute with a goal from Jankulovski. However, Talevski scored in the 58th minute, bringing the final score to a 1-1 tie.

Following their 2-1 victory in Tetovo during the first match, Struga virtually ensured their triumph in the return leg on their home field. Ukpa scored in the 19th minute, giving Struga a 1-0 lead. Shkendija managed to equalize in the 92nd minute due to an own goal by Radić.