In a thrilling encounter at Stadion Cegrane, Aresimi defeated Bashkimi Kumanovo 4-2 on November 3, 2025, in a match that showcased both teams' attacking flair and defensive vulnerabilities. This victory was crucial for Aresimi, who had been struggling in the lower half of the First League standings.
The match began with an electric atmosphere as both teams sought to assert their dominance early on. Aresimi opened the scoring in the 36th minute, igniting hopes among their supporters. However, just two minutes later, Bashkimi Kumanovo responded quickly to level the score at 1-1. The back-and-forth nature of the game continued as Aresimi regained control just before halftime with another goal in the 44th minute, sending them into the break with a narrow lead.
After halftime, Aresimi extended their advantage in the 63rd minute with a well-placed shot that left Bashkimi's defense scrambling. With momentum firmly on their side, they added a fourth goal in the 88th minute, seemingly putting the game out of reach for Bashkimi. However, in a dramatic finish, Bashkimi managed to pull one back during stoppage time with a goal in the second minute of injury time. Despite this late effort, it was not enough to change the outcome.
This result is significant for Aresimi as they climbed to eighth place with 12 points from 11 matches. After a mixed bag of results leading up to this match-including a recent draw against FK Rabotnicki and an exhilarating win over Tikveš-this victory could serve as a turning point for Aresimi's season. Their ability to score four goals against a solid opponent like Bashkimi demonstrates their potential when firing on all cylinders.
On the other hand, Bashkimi Kumanovo remains fifth in the league standings with 19 points after this defeat. Coming off a strong performance against Shkupi 1927 just days prior and looking to solidify their position near the top of the table, this loss will be disappointing for them. They had hoped to build on their recent form but instead found themselves unable to contain Aresimi's relentless attack.
Reflecting on my pre-match predictions where I anticipated fireworks due to both teams' attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses-I must admit I was spot-on about one thing: this match certainly delivered excitement! However, I underestimated how decisively Aresimi would take control of the game after initially allowing Bashkimi back into contention.
Looking ahead, Aresimi will face Struga next week as they aim to continue building momentum from this victory. Meanwhile, Bashkimi Kumanovo will look to regroup quickly before hosting FK Rabotnicki in what promises to be another critical clash for maintaining their position within playoff contention.
As both teams navigate through this competitive season filled with ups and downs, today's match serves as a reminder of how unpredictable football can be-and why fans keep coming back for more.