Macedonian Football Cup Explained

Current:2024–25 Macedonian Football Cup
Founded:1992
Number Of Teams:c. 32
Qualifier For:UEFA Conference League
Current Champions:Tikvesh
(1st title)
Most Successful Club:Vardar
(5 titles)
Website:ffm.mk
Broadcasters:Arena Sport (only final)MRT (only final)

The Cup of Macedonia (Macedonian: Куп на Македонија, Kup na Makedonija) is the top knockout tournament and the second most important football competition in North Macedonia after the Macedonian First League championship. The cup was established in 1992 after local clubs had abandoned the Yugoslav First League and Yugoslav Cup competitions following the breakup of Yugoslavia.

As of 2014, a total of 16 clubs have reached the cup finals and the most successful side in the history of the competition is Vardar, who have triumphed 5 times in their 6 cup final appearances.[1] They are followed by Rabotnički and Sloga Jugomagnat, who have won 4 titles.

What the Cup of Macedonia represents

The big cup for the Cup of Macedonia was made by the academic sculptor Naso Bekarovski. It is 51 centimeters tall and weighs 10.5 kilograms and reflects all the important historical, cultural, geographical and natural values and treasures of Macedonia.The soccer ball represents a poppy, and the top flower of the poppy is made of four petals that symbolize the four parts of Macedonia. Under the ball are the flames that symbolize the centuries-old struggle of the Macedonian people. The pillar is wrapped with vines and grapes that symbolize the gourd, the base is with fragments of the history and cultural heritage of Macedonia, the Stone Bridge and the pattern of the Macedonian carpet.

Winners

Key

Match decided by a penalty shootout after extra time
align=center style="background-color:#fff4a7"Winning team won The Double
SeasonWinnerScoreRunners–upVenueAttendance
1992–93scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Vardar (1)1–0PelisterGradski stadion, Skopje20,000
1993–94scope=rowSileks (1)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"1–1 (a.e.t.),
4–2 pen.
PelisterGradski stadion, Skopje
1994–95scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Vardar (2)2–1Gradski stadion, Skopje10,000
1995–96scope=rowSloga Jugomagnat (1)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"0–0 (a.e.t.),
5–3 pen.
VardarGradski stadion, Skopje18,000
1996–97scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Sileks (2)4–1Gradski stadion, Kavadarci4,500
1997–98scope=rowVardar (3)2–0Gradski stadion, Skopje19,000
1998–99scope=rowVardar (4)2–0Sloga JugomagnatGradski stadion, Skopje14,000
1999–2000scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Sloga Jugomagnat (2)6–0PobedaStadion Goce Delchev, Prilep8,000
2000–01scope=rowPelister (1)2–1Sloga JugomagnatGradski stadion, Skopje5,000
2001–02scope=rowPobeda (1)3–1Cementarnica 55Stadion Mladost, Strumica6,000
2002–03scope=rowCementarnica 55 (1)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"4–4 (a.e.t.),
3–2 pen.
Sloga JugomagnatGradski stadion, Skopje7,000
2003–04scope=rowSloga Jugomagnat (3)1–0NapredokGradski stadion, Skopje5,000
2004–05scope=rowBashkimi (1)2–1Madjari SolidarnostGradski stadion, Skopje10,000
2005–06scope=rowMakedonija G.P. (1)3–2ShkëndijaGradski stadion, Skopje14,000
2006–07scope=rowVardar (5)2–1PobedaGradski stadion, Skopje5,000
2007–08scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Rabotnichki (1)2–0MilanoGradski stadion, Skopje5,000
2008–09scope=rowRabotnichki (2)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"1–1 (a.e.t.),
6–5 pen.
Makedonija G.P.Philip II Arena, Skopje5,000
2009–10scope=rowTeteks (1)3–2RabotnichkiPhilip II Arena, Skopje4,000
2010–11scope=rowMetalurg (1)2–0TeteksStadion Goce Delchev, Prilep3,000
2011–12scope=rowRenova (1)3–1RabotnichkiGradski stadion, Shtip1,000
2012–13scope=rowTeteks (2)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"1–1 (a.e.t.),
6–5 pen.
ShkëndijaPhilip II Arena, Skopje0
2013–14scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Rabotnichki (3)2–0MetalurgPhilip II Arena, Skopje1,000
2014–15scope=rowRabotnichki (4)2–1TeteksPhilip II Arena, Skopje3,800
2015–16scope=rowShkëndija (1)2–0RabotnichkiPhilip II Arena, Skopje8,000
2016–17scope=rowPelister (2)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"0–0 (a.e.t.),
4–3 pen.
ShkëndijaStadion Mladost, Strumica6,000
2017–18scope=row style="background-color:#fff4a7"Shkëndija (2)3–0PelisterStadion Mladost, Strumica2,500
2018–19scope=rowAkademija Pandev (1)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"2–2 (a.e.t.),
4–2 pen.
Makedonija G.P.Toshe Proeski Arena, Skopje3,000
2019–20align=center colspan=5Abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia[2]
2020–21scope=rowSileks (3)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"0–0 (a.e.t.),
4–3 pen.
Akademija PandevToshe Proeski Arena, Skopje0
2021–22scope=rowMakedonija G.P. (2)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"0–0 (a.e.t.),
4–3 pen.
SileksToshe Proeski Arena, Skopje3,000
2022–23scope=rowMakedonija G.P. (3)align=center style="background-color:#cedff2"0–0 (a.e.t.),
2–0 pen.
StrugaPetar Miloševski Training Centre, SkopjeN/A
2023–24scope=rowTikvesh (1)2–1Voska SportToshe Proeski Arena, Skopje7,000

Sources:[3] [4]

Performance by club

ClubWinnersRunners-upWinning YearsRunner-up Years
Vardar511993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 20071996
Rabotnichki432008, 2009, 2014, 20152010, 2012, 2016
Sloga Jugomagnat351996, 2000, 20041997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003
Makedonija G.P.322006, 2022, 20232009, 2019
Sileks321994, 1997, 20211995, 2022
Pelister232001, 20171993, 1994, 2018
Shkëndija232016, 20182006, 2013, 2017
Teteks222010, 20132011, 2015
Pobeda1220022000, 2007
Cementarnica 551120032002
Metalurg1120112014
AP Brera1120192021
Bashkimi12005
Renova12012
Tikvesh12024
Napredok12004
Madjari Solidarnost12005
Milano12008
Struga12023
Voska Sport12024

Source:

Titles by city

CityTitlesWinning clubs
SkopjeVardar (5), Rabotnički (4), Makedonija G.P. (3), Sloga Jugomagnat (3),
Cementarnica 55 (1), Metalurg (1)
TetovoTeteks (2), Shkëndija (2), Renova (1)
KratovoSileks (3)
BitolaPelister (2)
KavadarciTikvesh (1)
KumanovoBashkimi (1)
PrilepPobeda (1)
StrumicaAP Brera (1)

Republic Cup

width=50 Seasonwidth=200Champion
1946–47 Garnizon Skopje
1947–48
1948–49 unknown
1949–50 FK Teteks
1950–51 FK Pobeda
1951–52 Garnizon Skopje
1952–53 FK Vardar 2nd team or B-squad
1953–54
1954–55 FK Vardar
1955–56 not held
1956–57 FK Rabotnichki
1957–58 FK Pobeda
1958–59
1959–60
1960–61
1961–62 FK Pelister
1962–63 FK Pobeda
1963–64 FK Pobeda
1964–65 FK Vardar
1965–66
1966–67
1967–68
1968–69 FK Vardar
width=50 Seasonwidth=200Champion
1969–70 FK Vardar
1970–71 FK Vardar
1971–72 FK Vardar
1972–73 FK Ohrid
1973–74 FK Rabotnichki
1974–75 not held
1975–76 FK Vardar 2nd team or B-squad
1976–77 FK Pobeda
1977–78 FK Teteks
1978–79 FK Vardar
1979–80 FK Vardar
1980–81 FK Bregalnica
1981–82 FK Teteks
1982–83 FK Rabotnichki
1983–84 FK Belasica
1984–85 FK Pelister
1985–86 FK Belasica
1986–87 FK Pobeda
1987–88 FK Rabotnichki
1988–89 FK Sileks
1989–90 FK Sileks
1990–91 FK Pelister
1991–92 FK Vardar
Source:[5]

Notes

A.  The Sloga Jugomagnat, which traced its roots back to 1927 went excluded after a missing two games in the 2009–10 season and folded in 2009. In 2012, a successor club called FK Shkupi was founded after a merger with FK Albarsa which started in the 3rd League. The club won first place in the 2012–13 season and after was a failed to promote to the 2nd League, the club was a merged with FK Korzo and a placed in the 2nd League for the 2013–14 season (in fall season was played as Korzo). However, despite club officials and fans claims that the Shkupi is the Sloga Jugomagnat's successor, neither the Football Federation of Macedonia nor UEFA recognize Sloga Jugomagnat's titles and statistics before 2009 as being part of the 2012 founded Shkupi's track record.

B.  The original Pobeda, which was traced its roots back to 1941 went banned from UEFA competitions in 2010 and will be eligible in the 2017–18 season. In 2010, a successor club called FK Viktorija (later renamed to Pobeda Junior) was founded which started competing in the 3rd league. Despite club officials and fans claims that the new Pobeda Junior is the Pobeda's successor, neither the Football Federation of Macedonia nor UEFA recognize Pobeda's titles and statistics before 2010 as being part of the 2010 founded Pobeda Junior's track record.

C.  The original Bashkimi, which was traced its roots back to 1947 went bankrupt and folded in 2008. In 2011, a successor club called KF Bashkimi 1947 was founded which started competing in the 3rd league. Despite club officials and fans claims that the new Bashkimi is the defunct club's successor, neither the Football Federation of Macedonia nor UEFA recognize Bashkimi's titles and statistics before 2008 as being part of the 2011-founded Bashkimi's track record.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vardar wins the Macedonian Cup. macedonianfootball.com. 26 May 2007.
  2. Web site: Вонредна седница на Управен одбор на Фудбалска федерација на Македонија: Прекин на натпреварувачката сезона 2019/2020. Фудбалска Федерација на Македонија. 4 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Macedonia - List of Cup Finals. RSSSF. 12 July 2011.
  4. Web site: Macedonian Football | Macedonian Cup history – Macedonian Football. MacedonianFootball.com. 30 July 2018.
  5. Web site: Mazedonischer Pokal. spitzerwinkel.de. 19 May 2012.