After the narrow loss against Croatia in Zagreb, we compiled the player ratings of the Macedonian national team. We tried to be objective and judge the players based on today’s game. Keep in mind that a rating of 6.0 is considered average.
2014 WC qualifications: Croatia – Macedonia 1:0
In an evenly game, Macedonia had no luck and a single mistake brought the three points to Croatia with Nikica Jelavić scoring the game winner for a 1:0 win.
Preview: Croatia vs. Macedonia
Macedonia opens the 2014 World Cup qualifications with a tough road fixture against Croatia. Manager Chedomir Janevski will be making his managerial debut for the national team after taking over from John Toshack last month.
U21 preview: Northern Ireland – Macedonia
Although slim, the chance still exists for Macedonia U21 to finish in the top two of Group 4 for the 2013 U21 qualifications.
FIFA World Rankings: Macedonia moves up 5 places
The home win against Lithuania helped Macedonia move up 5 places and reach the 97th position on the newest FIFA World Rankings.
Macedonia held first training (photos & videos)
Chedomir Janevski held his first training in charge of Macedonia’s national team earlier in the day.
UEFA Regions’ Cup: Macedonia advances
Following today’s goalless draw, the selection of South-East Macedonia advanced to the intermediary round of the UEFA Regions Cup.
Potential internationals performances
This past weekend saw three players who originate from Macedonia score goals in Marko Markovski, Ivica Iliev and Philip Dimov.
Gjorgiev and Stjepanovikj in ‘A’, Spirovski in U21
Macedonia has officially begun the preparations for the World Cup 2014 qualifications tournament.
Macedonian internationals performances
Darko Tasevski and Hristijan Kirovski each scored a goal for their clubs in Israel, Adis Jahovic added two more goals and an assist for Wil as he continues to appeal his lengthy suspension, while Mario Gjurovski also provided an assist to move Muangthong United one step closer to clinching the league title in Thailand.