Europa FC 0-5 Shkendija Tetovo: North Macedonian Giants Dominate Gibraltar Outfit

Gibraltar – July 10, 2026 – Shkendija Tetovo began their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign in emphatic style, crushing Europa FC 5-0 at the Victoria Stadium. The North Macedonian side’s superior quality and physicality proved far too much for the Gibraltarian hosts, who were left with a near-impossible task in the second leg.

Match Overview

Shkendija, perennial contenders in Balkan football, wasted no time imposing their will. Europa FC, despite a spirited opening, were simply outclassed. The visitors scored three goals in the first half and added two more after the break, with their attack combining fluidly and their defence barely tested.

Key Moments

• 8' – Goal: Shkendija 1-0 – Winger Valentin Gjorgjievski cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner.
• 23' – Goal: Shkendija 2-0 – Striker Ljupcho Doriev headed home from a corner after a mistimed jump by the Europa defender.
• 45+2' – Goal: Shkendija 3-0 – Midfielder Enis Fazli played a one-two and fired low past the goalkeeper just before half-time.
• 67' – Goal: Shkendija 4-0 – Substitute forward Besart Ibraimi pounced on a defensive error and slotted into an empty net.
• 81' – Goal: Shkendija 5-0 – A brilliant team move ended with right-back Stefan Ristovski driving the ball home from 18 yards.

Tactical Story

Europa FC set up in a deep 5-4-1 block, hoping to absorb pressure and counter. However, Shkendija’s wide players, particularly Gjorgjievski and Fazli, repeatedly isolated full-backs in one-on-one situations. The North Macedonians’ midfield controlled possession comfortably, while Europa struggled to string passes together. The Gibraltarians had just two shots on goal, both from distance and easily saved.

Standout Players

• Valentin Gjorgjievski (Shkendija Tetovo) – Opened the scoring and was a constant threat down the left, finishing with a goal and an assist.
• Enis Fazli (Shkendija Tetovo) – Pulled the strings in midfield, scoring a fine goal and completing 93% of his passes.
• Europa FC captain Joseph Chipolina – Tried valiantly to rally his teammates but was overrun physically and technically.

Impact on the Tie & Season

Shkendija Tetovo have one foot in the next round. The second leg in Skopje is a formality, allowing them to rest key players. For Europa FC, the defeat highlights the gap in quality between Gibraltarian clubs and established European regulars. They will now focus on domestic league progression, with the hope of returning stronger next season.

Full-time: Europa FC 0-5 Shkendija Tetovo (Agg: 0-5)