SKOPJE, North Macedonia (Interstat) — Visiting Pelister earned a 2-1 victory over Vardar in a First League match on Wednesday, defying heavy pregame odds. The match at Stadion pod Tumbe Kafe saw a flurry of second-half goals, with Rogers Mato opening the scoring for Pelister in the 54th minute. Petar Petkovski doubled the lead for the visitors just six minutes later. Vardar managed a late consolation goal. The result was a significant upset, as statistical models heavily favored Vardar to win. With the victory, Pelister begins its league campaign with a win, while Vardar starts with a loss.