Sileks 0-1 KF Arsimi | North Macedonia First Football League | 15 May 2026

KF Arsimi pulled off a vital away victory at the Gradski Stadion in Kratovo, defeating Sileks 1-0 to climb out of the relegation zone. A solitary first-half goal from midfielder Bleron Memedi was enough to secure three precious points in the tight battle for survival.

Match Overview

Both sides entered the match knowing that a win could be season-defining. Sileks, comfortably mid-table, had little to play for, while Arsimi needed points to avoid the drop. The visitors started cautiously but grew into the game, and Memedi’s goal on the half-hour mark gave them a platform to defend.

Key Moments

• 30' Goal – Bleron Memedi (Arsimi): Collected a pass on the edge of the area, shifted onto his right foot, and curled a precise shot into the top corner.
• 52' Save – Arsimi's goalkeeper Ardit Iljazi: Denied Sileks striker Hristijan Kirovski with a point-blank reflex save.
• 77' Miss – Sileks' Darko Gjorgievski: Fired over the bar from a promising free-kick position.

Tactical Story

Arsimi set up in a compact 4-4-2, soaking up pressure and looking to hit on the break. Sileks dominated possession (62%) but lacked creativity in the final third. Arsimi’s disciplined defensive shape frustrated the home side, who managed only two shots on target all evening.

Standout Players

Goalscorer Memedi was a constant threat on the counter, but the real hero was goalkeeper Ardit Iljazi, whose performance earned his team the clean sheet. For Sileks, central midfielder Stefan Ristovski worked tirelessly but could not break down the visitors’ block.

Season Impact

This win lifts Arsimi to 14th place, one point clear of the relegation playoff spot with two matches remaining. Sileks stay in ninth and will finish comfortably above the drop. Arsimi’s survival bid now hinges on a final-week showdown against fellow strugglers FK Rabotnički.