Rabotnički beat Strumica 92 to 85 in the Macedonian First Basketball League on Saturday. The visitors took the three points away from home, moving closer to stability in their campaign. Strumica had hoped to build momentum but fell short in the final quarter.
The result keeps Rabotnički in ninth place after 22 games, with nine wins and 13 defeats. Strumica remain in mid-table territory as the season progresses. The gap between sides in the standings has not shifted dramatically.
Both teams showed flashes of rhythm but neither could string together sustained runs. Strumica led at one stage before Rabotnički pulled away in the closing minutes. The visitors held their nerve when it mattered most.
Recent form suggests both sides are finding their feet after a slow start. Rabotnički's last five games included four wins, including a comfortable 99-84 victory over Angels. Strumica's recent results have been more mixed, with narrow defeats and one-sided losses scattered through their record.
The result means Rabotnički stay in touch with the teams above them while Strumica must now regroup. Both clubs will look to build on Saturday's performance in their next fixtures. The league race remains wide open.
