According to newspaper “Makedonski Sport,” Pandev has decided to retire from the Macedonian national team following a disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign that saw Macedonia finish in last place.
Where to go from here?
After the embarrassing display that led to a 1:5 defeat against Serbia, what must Macedonia do to build a respectable national team?
WCQ 2014: Serbia – Macedonia 5:1
Abysmal. Inept. Dreadful. Choose any of those words and it would still be a disservice in how poorly Macedonia played to conclude their 2014 World Cup qualifying with a 5:1 shellacking against Serbia.
Preview: Serbia vs. Macedonia
With only pride on the line, both Macedonia and Serbia will look to conclude disappointing campaigns on a positive note when they play later today in Jagodina in the final matchday of the 2014 World Cup qualifications.
WCQ 2014: Wales – Macedonia 1:0
The appointment of Zoran Stratev failed to provide much of a lift as an uninspired Macedonian side suffered a 1:0 loss against Wales.
Stratev makes number of changes to lineup
Manager Zoran Stratev announced several new starters for the Wales game while also shifting two regulars in Goran Pandev and Stefan Ristovski to other positions.
Macedonian internationals performances
Goran Pandev added another goal for Napoli, Stefan Ashkovski and Mario Gjurovski notched assists for their respective teams, while Zeni Husmani, Ilija Nestorovski and Bazhe Ilijoski each got on the scoresheet as well.
Alioski pens extension with Schaffhausen
On the heels of his call-up to the senior national team of Macedonia, Ezgjan Alioski has also agreed to a contract extension with Schaffhausen until June of 2016.
Midweek internationals performances
Mirko Ivanovski added another goal for Astra in league play, Daniel Georgievski scored an own goal for Steaua București against Chelsea, while Zoran Danoski converted a spot kick in the penalty shooutout to help Příbram progress to the next round of the Czech Cup.
Macedonian internationals performances
Goran Pandev notched two goals for Napoli, Adis Jahovikj scored his first Vorskla goal against Dynamo Kyiv, Stefan Ashkovski and Mario Gjurovski each added a goal for their respective teams, while Agim Ibraimi assisted for Cagliari against Inter.