Pobeda Valandovo vs Osogovo

• Aleks Dimitrov (Osogovo): Marked his first appearance since joining Osogovo with a goal, suggesting he could be a key addition for Krste Krstev's side in the upcoming 2.MFL campaign.
• Stolekov (Pobeda Valandovo): Scored the equaliser to ensure Pobeda Valandovo avoided defeat, rewarding their second-half pressure.

The provider data records a 1-1 scoreline with Osogovo leading 1-0 at half-time. The even final score reflects a balanced contest between a second-tier side and a third-tier opponent — Osogovo would have expected to dominate given the division gap, but Pobeda Valandovo's equaliser after the break suggests they grew into the game. The match was the first of several pre-season friendlies for both clubs as they build towards the new season.

This was a pre-season friendly with no standings implications, but the result offers clues for both camps. Pobeda Valandovo, champions of the 3.MFL East last season who narrowly missed promotion via the play-offs (losing 2-0 to Kamenica in the promotion barrage), enter the new 3.MFL campaign with a refreshed squad. Osogovo, who finished a strong sixth in the 2.MFL last season — their best result in a decade — continue their preparations under Krste Krstev with several new faces including Dimitrov, Martin Ordulo Velichkov, David Boseski, Darjan Trajchov, goalkeeper Simeon Stojkovski, and Nenad Maninov.

Both sides continue their pre-season schedules ahead of the new North Macedonian football season, which kicks off on 15 August 2026.

A competitive pre-season workout that served its purpose for both managers. Osogovo's quality told in the first half through Dimitrov's finish, but Pobeda Valandovo's second-half response showed the character that earned them a league title last season. A fair result in a useful fitness-building exercise.