Academy of Pandev secured a 1:0 victory over Macedonia GP in the Second League's Regular Season - 4 on Saturday. The result keeps the hosts at the summit of the table with four points clear of trouble. It was a match where patience paid off rather than flair.
By then the standings told their own story. Academy of Pandev sit top with 10 points from four games, three wins and a draw. Macedonia GP occupy ninth with just four points after one win, a draw and two defeats. The gap between them is substantial.
We had backed the home side at 45 per cent confidence, and it was the right call. Academy of Pandev have been ruthless at home lately, winning 8:0 against Venek Notino and 2:0 against Gorno Lisiche. Macedonia GP have struggled on the road, losing 0:1 to Pelister and 1:0 to Gorno Lisiche away from home. The form lines crossed in the expected direction.
There were no goals to dissect, no dramatic moments to replay. The result stands as it came, and that is enough for now. What matters is the table position and what it signals about the season so far.
Academy of Pandev extend their unbeaten run to four matches. Macedonia GP have now lost two of their last three away fixtures. The league continues to shape itself in real time.