FC Vardar Skopje earned a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Lausanne Sports in UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying action on July 25, 2025. The North Macedonian club edged the Swiss visitors to claim a narrow lead after the first leg. Vardar, playing at their iconic stadium, started with intensity and were rewarded with an early goal. Lausanne Sports fought back to level the score before halftime, setting up a tense second half. The match winner came from a set-piece situation, with Vardar capitalizing on a defensive error to snatch the victory. The result gives Vardar a slight advantage to protect in Switzerland, while Lausanne will be disappointed not to have secured at least a draw from a match where they had periods of dominance.