Vardar Skopje saw off Ovče Polje 5-0 in the Cup Round of 32 on Wednesday evening. The Macedonian visitors made light work of the hosts at Ovče Polje's ground, cruising into the next stage with five goals to their name. By then it was clear this would not be a contest for long.
The opening goal arrived in the 35th minute, a moment that shifted the complexion of the game. Vardar were already showing they meant business, and Ovče Polje had no answer. To be fair, the hosts looked drained before the break even.
Five minutes after the interval, Vardar doubled their advantage in the 55th minute. The visitors changed shape at the break and it showed immediately. And here's the thing — they were already three ahead by the 58th minute when a third goal fell.
The fourth came in the 67th minute, putting the result beyond doubt. Ovče Polje had no structure left to defend against, and the visitors kept their side in it comfortably. A fourth straight win for Vardar now, though this one was different — a statement rather than a grind.
They added a fifth in the 86th minute, closing out a comprehensive performance. The recent form of the visitors speaks for itself: a 1-1 draw with Tikveš, a 4-1 win over Sileks, and losses to Struga and Škendija before that. This result extends their momentum through the Cup.
