Shkendija Haracine hosted Pelister on 1 August 2026 in a Club Friendly. The visitors secured a 1-0 win to end the contest. It was a low-scoring affair compared to the recent results on both sides.
Pelister had to shake off a heavy 8-0 defeat against Panionios from 18 July. To be fair, they bounced back immediately with a 1-0 victory over Bashkimi Kumano on 24 May. That form gave them belief coming into the visit. They also drew 1-1 with Shkendija in May.
Shkendija Haracine had mixed fortunes in their own preparations. A 0-3 loss to Struga on 25 July was followed by a 1-0 win against Lepenci. By then, the manager would have been looking for consistency.
The game remained tight throughout. Pelister held on grimly.
The defeat adds to a concerning pattern for the hosts. They had drawn their previous two friendlies before the loss to Struga. Things came to a head as they struggled to find an opening. The home side had nothing to lose but pride.
Pelister showed character after their earlier embarrassment. They kept their heads and focused on the result. A clean sheet was a welcome bonus.
The final score stands at 1-0. Pelister move forward with momentum. Shkendija will review the performance.