Macedonian vice-champion Pelister started the basketball season with a defeat away to Gostivar (91:79).

KK Pelister informs the public that the delegation of referees in the match of the first round of the championship against KK Gostivar does not correspond to the epithet derby of the round.

- With their criteria, the referees directly influenced the course of the match and the final result. We also appeal for action to be taken against the numerous non-officials who were present in the hall, even though the match was to be played in front of empty stands and without the presence of spectators. Attendees not only watched the match, but also cheered and threw punches. We also openly ask why the president of KK Gostivar, who is also the president of the Association of Clubs, repeatedly insulted our team and representatives, which happens for the second time this year. After all these procedures, we can conclude that KK Gostivar has its own problem only with our club - it is stated in the announcement of KK Pelister.

The club also informs that their player Donovan Donaldson he was seriously injured in the mentioned match and was urgently transferred to the Bitola hospital.

It was recorded that the tendon was torn, and in today's morning hours, the basketball player immediately underwent surgery. It went well and the basketball player started the rehabilitation process.