Not a dream exit for the Macedonian national team as the group favorites recorded a big win with three goals. photo by UEFA: moment of the match Coach Angelovski changed the formation for this match opting for a 4-2-3-1 with Stole Dimitrievski at the goal. Ezgjan Alioski, Visar Musliu, Darko Velkovski and Sefan Ristovski in
Lots of hopes for first points, but Ukraine grabbed the points in the second match for Macedonia at the EURO. Two goals conceded in the opening half, much better play after the break, but only one goal and a saved penalty. photo by FFM: Pandev watches the duel between Stepanenko and Alioski Macedonian coach Igor
Macedonia returns to action on Thursday for its second group stage match of EURO 2020 when they take on Ukraine. photo by UAF: the Ukrainians train in Bucharest Several days ago, both Macedonia and Ukraine lost their opening fixtures, so these are two desperate teams who need points. Macedonia lost 3:1 to Austria in the
Macedonia eventually debuted at a major tournament, scored the first historic goal but unfortunately clumsy mistakes lead to Austria claiming the points with a 3:1 win. photo by FFM: Pandev right after scoring the goal Playing the Macedonian anthem at a EURO was a big win for the nation. The Arena Națională stadium in Bucharest
Sunday, 13 June is now a day away. We have been counting the days ever since that memorable day on 12 November 2020 when Macedonia defeated Georgia in the play-off final to book a spot in EURO 2020, still called that despite being played in 2021 due to COVID. photo by FFM: Pandev during the
Macedonia is for the first time appearing at a major tournament, so for most of the world wide football fans the Macedonian players are unknown. photo by FFM: the players before heading for Bucharest A problem occurs when a players’ name has to be pronounced, especially by the TV commentators. Here is a video pronunciation
In the last friendly before the European Championship Macedonia hammered Kazakhstan making positives vibes in the team before heading for Bucharest. photo by FFM: both Milan Ristovski (L) & Darko Churlinov (R) celebrated their debut goals Coach Igor Angelovski made 4 changes since Tuesday’s match against Slovenia and a bit changed the formation as this
Late equalizer denied Macedonia a win in the first pre-EURO friendly against Slovenia. Elmas brought the lead, while Črnigoj equalized deep into the stoppage time. photo by NZS: Iličić and Trajkovski Macedonia started the preparations for the 2020 EURO with a 1:1 home draw against Slovenia. The Lynx had the lead until the finals moments,
It was a quiet weekend for the potential internationals without goals and assists, but also a lot were not active as some leagues already ended. New on the list is Matthew Bozinovski who is active in Down Under. photo by Melbourne Victory FC: Matthew Bozhinovski (R) in action for Melbourne Victory Albania, Cup Final, Skënderbeu
Turbulent few days in Macedonia after FFM released the new set of kits that the national team should have played with at the upcoming 2020 EURO. photo: new home kit (left) vs. current home kit (right) The Football Federation of Macedonia on Friday presented the home, away and third kit specially made for the EURO