Pandev Academy secured a 2:0 victory over Gorno Lisiche in the Second League's regular season on Saturday. The result keeps the home side top of the table at ten points, while Gorno Lisiche remain in eleventh place on three points. and here's the thing — this is a new competitive chapter for both clubs, even if the standings already carry history from earlier fixtures.
The home side have won three of their four matches this season, with only a draw to show for their efforts. Gorno Lisiche, meanwhile, have lost three times and managed just a single win. By then, you'd expect the gap to feel wider, but three points apart is still a conversation.
Pandev Academy's recent form has been mixed. They lost 0:1 to Rabotnicki and 0:1 to Skopje before a 6:0 demolition of Shkupi 1927 and a 1:2 defeat to Shkendija Tetovo. They also drew 2:2 with Rabotnicki in May. The consistency has been there, even if the results vary.
Gorno Lisiche's run shows a different pattern. A 1:2 loss to Rabotnicki followed by a 1:1 draw with Shkendija Haracine, then a 2:1 win over Sasa. They've been competitive in some matches but haven't stringed victories together.
The 2:0 scoreline reflects a team that knew what they needed. Pandev Academy held their nerve against a side that had shown they could trouble opponents. Gorno Lisiche came away with nothing, but the season is long and three points are not a death sentence.