Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Novaci 12th with 33 points, Vardarski 16th with 11, 22 apart. The last five rounds placed Novaci 7th in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.97/1.2 for Novaci and 0.7/2.7 for Vardarski (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
5 matches unbeaten backed Novaci's arrival. The last-five ledger: Novaci 9/15, Vardarski 3/15.
The match was played at Stadion Metallurg, Novaci. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Novaci led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Novaci: 3 goals with no recorded scorer