After a lackluster first half, Macedonia played with more urgency after the break and collected a 1:0 victory thanks to a goal by Goran Pandev.
Preview: Macedonia vs. Lithuania
Macedonia faces Lithuania later today in a friendly which serves as the last test before September’s two 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Croatia and Scotland, both on the road.
U21 friendly: Portugal – Macedonia 2:1
The friendly encounter between the U21 national teams of Portugal and Macedonia ended in a 2:1 victory for the former with Fredy scoring the game winner in the 82nd minute with a great strike from long range.
Babunski or Sedloski to lead national team against Lithuania
At today’s press conference, FFM president Ilcho Gjorgjioski didn’t want to share names of potential candidates for new national team coach, but Boban Babunski or Goce Sedloski will lead the team on an interim basis in Wednesday’s friendly against Lithuania.
Macedonian internationals performances
Goran Pandev scored a goal for Napoli in the Italian Super Cup final but also received a harsh red card, Mario Gjurovski compiled a goal and assist for Muangthong United, while Stefan Ristovski, Boban Grncharov and Vlade Lazarevski made their competitive debuts for their respective teams.
Manager John Toshack relieved of his duties
John Toshack is no longer manager of the Macedonian national team after a recent meeting with new FFM president Ilcho Gjorgjioski.
Pandev nets one goal, receives red card in Napoli loss
Goran Pandev played a part in both goals for Napoli, scoring once just before halftime, but his night ended on a bad note after being shown a direct red card in the 85th minute.
Goran Popov to join Stoke City on loan
Defender Goran Popov will soon represent Macedonia in the English Premier League after Dynamo Kyiv has opted to send the player on a season long loan to Stoke City.
Draw held for play-off round in UCL and UEL
The Macedonian internationals involved in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League qualifications learned their opponents for the play-off round of each competition.
Lithuanian team announced
Lithuanian national team coach Csaba László revealed a squad of 22 players for the friendly against Macedonia on 15 August.