Pelister Bitola earned their first points of the season with a 2-1 comeback victory over FK Akademija Pandev Brera Strumica on August 18, 2025. The win at the Stadion Tumbe Kafe provided vital relief for Pelister after their heavy opening-day defeat. Akademija Pandev, seeking redemption themselves, took the lead in the first half and looked the more composed side. However, Pelister showed great spirit in the second half, scoring two quick goals to turn the match on its head and send the home fans into raptures. The three points lift Pelister off the bottom of the table and inject much-needed confidence into their campaign. For Akademija Pandev, it's a second consecutive disappointing result, leaving them with zero points and increasing the pressure on the manager. The Pelister coach hailed his team's fighting response, while the Akademija Pandev manager faces growing scrutiny over his team's start to the season.