Shkëndija Haraçinë’s Relentless Start Continues as Comeback Stuns Teteks at Stadion AMS

In Tetovo, where autumn’s chill has already crept over the foothills, Shkëndija Haraçinë’s fervid push for promotion gained fresh momentum. On a brisk Saturday at Stadion AMS, the visitors recovered from an early setback to edge Teteks 2-1, underlining their growing credentials as top-four mainstays in the Macedonian Second League.

The match unfolded with the viscera and unpredictability of a season still shaping its narrative. Teteks, smarting from just a single win in their last five fixtures but eager to halt the slide, struck first. Buoyed by anxious home supporters, their opening salvo was delivered in the 14th minute: a weaving move that ended with captain Filipov slotting home from the edge of the area after a deft layoff from Markovski. The celebration rang with both hope and a trace of desperation—a reminder of Teteks’ need to stabilize a turbulent campaign.

But the sense of order was fleeting. Shkëndija Haraçinë, unbeaten so far and now making a habit of finding answers away from home, began to dictate pace in midfield. By the half-hour mark, their intent was clear: possession, patience, and subtle pressure. The dividend arrived in the 39th minute when midfield orchestrator Bajrami pounced on an errant clearance, curling a sumptuous equalizer past Teteks’ sprawling goalkeeper. The away end erupted—Shkëndija’s faithful sensing another swing in momentum.

The second half, scrappy and frenetic in stretches, punctuated the evolving hierarchy in this early-season table. Teteks pressed forward, but their advances faltered against an increasingly resolute Haraçinë backline, marshaled expertly by center-back Mehmeti. The home side’s frustration boiled over—culminating in a moment of indiscipline in the 68th minute. Defender Stojanovski, already cautioned, lunged rashly at Haraçinë winger Ismaili and received his marching orders, reducing Teteks to ten men at a pivotal juncture.

With the advantage glaring, Shkëndija Haraçinë increased their pressure, probing for the winner. The breakthrough came in the 77th: substitute Ramadani, introduced for fresh legs, drifted onto a looping cross from the right and powered his header into the bottom corner. It was a finish that echoed the visitors’ self-belief—a third consecutive victory seemingly snatched from adversity.

For Teteks, the defeat was their third in four league matches—a run that has seen them slip to ninth in the standings, marooned on six points after four games. The promise shown in their 2-0 win over Sloga Vinica a month ago now feels distant, and recent defensive frailties—underscored by today’s late capitulation and last month’s 6-1 hammering at Bregalnica Štip—have left urgent questions for coach Petrovski to address.

Shkëndija Haraçinë, meanwhile, stay undefeated, their 10 points from four matches keeping them in the league’s top four and firmly in the conversation for promotion. After narrow, disciplined wins over Belasica and Sloga Vinica, today’s comeback verified their tactical versatility and depth. Their defensive solidity—just two goals conceded so far—continues to underpin a campaign gaining both substance and swagger.

Head-to-head history in the modern era has rarely favored Teteks in this tie, and today’s loss deepens that trend. The hosts’ last win over Haraçinë on this ground remains a distant memory, and recent encounters have repeatedly underscored the away team’s strategic discipline.

What now hangs in the balance—particularly for Teteks—is not just standing, but season trajectory. The next fixtures will test the squad’s resolve and the manager’s ability to extract a response. For Shkëndija Haraçinë, the immediate future brims with promise. If today’s resilience under pressure is any indication, their supporters can dare to dream of an even higher perch by the campaign’s next turn.

As fans dispersed into the twilight, the sense persisted: this league, restless and uncertain, has found in Shkëndija Haraçinë a side both unyielding and unafraid. For Teteks, the road back to confidence and consistency has seldom looked steeper.