The North Macedonia First Football League served up a tense stalemate at the Gradski Stadion in Kratovo as Sileks and Pelister Bitola played out a goalless draw. The match, kicking off on a cool March evening, was a crucial battle in the lower reaches of the table, with both sides desperate for points to steer clear of relegation danger. Ultimately, a lack of cutting edge in the final third defined the contest, leaving the teams to share the spoils in a result that did little to ease either side's survival anxieties. The game began with a cautious tempo, both teams aware of the high stakes. Sileks, playing in front of their home supporters, saw more of the ball in the opening exchanges but struggled to break down a disciplined Pelister backline. The visitors from Bitola offered a threat on the counter-attack, with their wingers looking to exploit space, but the final pass was often lacking. The best chance of the first half fell to Sileks' striker, who found himself one-on-one after a defensive error, but his rushed shot sailed harmlessly over the bar. The second half followed a similar pattern of midfield congestion and few clear opportunities. Pelister grew into the game and had a strong penalty appeal waved away midway through the half after a coming together in the box, a decision that sparked protests from their bench. As the clock wound down, both teams seemed to settle for a point, with the final whistle confirming a stalemate that felt like a missed opportunity for both. The point moves each team a small step away from the drop zone, but the need for wins in the coming weeks remains acute for Sileks and Pelister Bitola.