Besart Abdurahimi scored in his official debut for Lokeren, Daniel Mojsov netted an important goal for Brann in their efforts to escape the relegation zone, Adis Jahovikj provided an assist for Rijeka, Aleksandar Damchevski had a nightmarish start with NAC Breda with an own goal, while Stevica Ristikj collected a goal for Jeonnam against his
Midweek internationals performances
Martin Bogatinov and Ermis won the Super Cup trophy in Cyprus, Jovan Kostovski added another goal for OH Leuven of the Belgian second division, Mario Gjurovski and Bazhe Ilijoski netted one goal apiece in Thailand, while Zoran Danoski collected an assist in Czech Cup action.
FIFA Rankings: Macedonia falls down 2 places
In the latest FIFA World Rankings updated today, Macedonia fall down 2 places and is now 76th.
U21 qualifier: Macedonia – Israel 0:3 (Video)
The Macedonian U21 national team could not solve their counterparts from Israel as the visitors rolled to a comfortable victory.
Macedonian internationals performances
Aleksandar Trajkovski collected an assist for Zulte Waregem, Jovan Kostovski netted a goal for OH Leuven, Krste Velkoski picked up an assist for FK Sarajevo, while Darko Tasevski and Mario Gjurovski each scored one goal for their respective teams in Thailand.
Midweek internationals performances
Agim Ibraimi recorded a brace to lead Maribor past Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Adis Jahovic collected a hat-trick in Rijeka’s easy win over Víkingur, Aleksandar Trajkovski provided two assists for Zulte Waregem, while Mirko Ivanovski debuted for CFR Cluj.
Europa League: Metalurg – Omonia 0:1 (Video)
The last Macedonian club in the European competitions got eliminated with another defeat, this time on home soil.
Nikola Tonev banned for life in Kazakhstan
Defender Nikola Tonev, who has spent the past several years in Kazakhstan, has been banned from playing in that country due to a falsified passport.
Abdurahimi signs 3 year deal with Lokeren
Belgian media reported earlier today that Besart Abdurahimi inked a 3 year deal with Lokeren that also has an option for a fourth year as well.
Macedonian internationals performances
Arijan Ademi recorded a nice goal for Dinamo Zagreb, Daniel Mojsov received a red card for Brann in a game where he also had a goal wrongly disallowed for offside, Veliche Shumulikoski netted a rare goal for Slovácko, while three Macedonian players got on the scoresheet in Thailand.