Shkendija Haracyne claimed a 3-1 victory over Detonit Plachkovika in the Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday evening. The away side took control early and never looked back in a match that ended 2026-09-09. Detonit had been unbeaten in their previous five outings, winning three and drawing two. By then, Shkendija were finding their rhythm after a mixed start to their campaign.
And here's the thing about Cup football — it doesn't always follow league patterns. Shkendija came into this fixture on the back of two consecutive wins, beating Bregalnica Shtip and Bashkimi Kumanovo. Detonit, meanwhile, had taken four points from their last two league games against Osogovo and Belasica. To be fair, both sides brought different energy to the encounter.
The visitors established their superiority through efficient attacking play. Detonit pulled one back to keep the tie alive, but Shkendija responded with composure. The home side never got going after their consolation goal, and the visitors sealed their progression. Three goals from open play told the story of a match where Shkendija looked more dangerous in the final third.
What this result means is straightforward. Shkendija move into the next round of the Cup, extending their recent form into knockout competition. Detonit's run comes to an end despite their solid domestic performances. The hosts had won their last three league matches before this defeat, including victories over Skupi 1927 and Kozuv Gevgeliya. That streak ends here.
Shkendija's away record has been inconsistent this season, with losses to Aresimi and draws against Sileks. But they know how to adapt when it matters. Detonit will now turn their attention back to domestic duties, having shown they can compete but not quite close out the game. Cup football rewards those who take their chances, and Shkendija proved they could do that under pressure.