TETOVO, North Macedonia (Interstat) — Shkendija defeated Struga 3-1 on Saturday in a First League match at Ecolog Arena. Stefan Jevtoski opened the scoring in the 31st minute, and Drilon Islami doubled the lead in the 40th. Atdhe Mazari added a third goal in the 69th minute. Struga scored once but could not overcome the deficit.

Shkendija improved to 20 wins, four losses and five draws in league play, while Struga fell to 18-7-5. Overall, Shkendija holds a 28-8-6 record and Struga is 20-8-5. The teams met for the third time this campaign, with Shkendija winning two of the three contests, including a 3-2 victory on March 18.

Struga entered the match after a 1-0 loss to AP Brera Strumica on May 3. Shkendija most recently drew 1-1 with Sileks on May 1. Struga next faces Vardar on May 17, while Shkendija hosts AP Brera Strumica on the same day.