BITOLA, North Macedonia (Interstat) — Luka Bulatović scored three first-half goals Thursday to lead Pelister to a 4-1 victory over FK Rabotnichki Skopje in First League football.

Bulatović found the net in the 16th, 34th and 49th minutes at Stadion pod Tumbe Kafe, securing his hat trick early after halftime. Vildan Kerim added a fourth goal for the hosts in stoppage time.

The win improves Pelister to a mid-table record in league play. FK Rabotnichki Skopje remains winless through 14 First League matches this season. The result far exceeded the pregame projection, which heavily favored Pelister but anticipated a lower-scoring affair.