Kozuv Gevgelija Overcomes Struggling Sloga Vinica in 2-0 Victory
In a match that echoed sentiments from the past, Kozuv Gevgelija marched into the unknown venue on October 25, 2025, and secured a solid 2-0 victory over Sloga Vinica, a result that deepens Sloga's woes and lifts Kozuv further up the table. If I had predicted an uplifting breakthrough for Sloga, I could not have been more mistaken; the team's offensive struggles continued unabated and they now sit firmly anchored at the bottom of the league.
From the outset, Kozuv established a commanding presence, swiftly seizing control of possession and pressing the attack. Their first goal arrived in the 25th minute, courtesy of Filip Zafirovski, whose strike found the net after a well-timed build-up. That moment, which sent ripples of joy through their traveling supporters, was a testament to Zafirovski's ability to exploit Sloga's struggling defense, a theme that has become distressingly familiar for the home side.
Sloga Vinica, looking for a first home win of the season and desperately seeking to ignite a flicker of hope, wrestled with their own demons. Having failed to score in their last five matches, the pressure on the team was palpable. Yet, they failed to muster a decisive response, their efforts falling flat against a resolute Kozuv backline. Despite a few promising moments in the first half, they could not capitalize on their opportunities.
As the second half began, Sloga seemed poised to find a path back into the match. But as has been their plight this season, they were met with another blow when Milan Markoski of Kozuv extended the visitors' lead in the 68th minute. This goal effectively sealed the fate of the encounter, leaving Sloga chasing shadows as they pressed forward in search of a consolation that never materialized.
The defeat leaves Sloga Vinica in 15th place, languishing with only three points from eight matches, a staggering statistic that highlights their struggles. For Kozuv Gevgelija, now sitting in 8th place with 13 points from eight games, this victory is a crucial step in their quest for consistency and improvement, especially following their recent string of draws.
Looking ahead, Sloga will need to confront their ongoing deficiencies head-on if they hope to reverse this grim trajectory. The pressure mounts as they prepare for their next encounter, where survival in the Second League is slowly becoming a haunting question. Kozuv, on the other hand, must build on this momentum, as they aim for higher aspirations in a league fraught with challenges and surprises.
As the final whistle blew and the players exited the pitch, the contrasting emotions were evident. For Kozuv Gevgelija, it was a night of celebration and resurgence; for Sloga Vinica, the struggle for redemption continues, leaving their hopes hanging by a thread.