Vardar Negotino 0-5 FK Kozuv: Visitors Run Riot in Dominant Victory

FK Kozuv produced a devastating attacking performance to thump Vardar Negotino 5-0 in the North Macedonia Second Football League on 23 May 2026. The result was never in doubt from the moment Kozuv scored their first goal, as they swept aside a helpless Vardar Negotino side.

Match Overview

FK Kozuv arrived on the back of inconsistent results, but they clicked into gear brilliantly at Negotino’s home ground. A flurry of first-half goals killed the contest before the break, and Kozuv showed no mercy in the second half, adding two more to seal an emphatic away win. Vardar Negotino, meanwhile, endured a nightmare afternoon, failing to create any meaningful chances.

Key Moments

• Lightning Start: Kozuv scored twice in the first 15 minutes, capitalizing on sloppy defending from set pieces.
• Hat-trick Heroics: Kozuv’s central striker completed a hat-trick by the 65th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing.
• Clean Sheet Security: Kozuv’s backline, marshalled by an experienced centre-back, kept Vardar Negotino at bay with ease.
• Zero Response: Vardar Negotino did not register a single shot on target, underlining their struggles.

Tactical Breakdown

FK Kozuv deployed a 4-4-2 diamond, which allowed them to dominate the midfield battle. Their full-backs pushed high, creating numerical advantages on the flanks. Vardar Negotino’s 5-3-2 formation offered little attacking threat, and their midfield was overrun repeatedly. The gulf in quality was evident throughout.

Standout Player

Kozuv’s hat-trick scorer was the clear man of the match. His movement off the ball and composure in front of goal proved unplayable. He now sits among the top scorers in the North Macedonia Second League for the 2025-26 season.

League Table Context

The comprehensive victory moved FK Kozuv into third place, just two points behind the league leaders. Vardar Negotino, in contrast, remain 10th but now have a negative goal difference that could worry them later in the season.