Manager John Toshack revealed the Macedonian starting lineup for the Angola friendly, and the starting 11 features five changes from the Portugal friendly that was played on Saturday.
Besart Ibraimi complains of religious discrimination
In a statement given to “Vest,” Besart Ibraimi complained that he is not getting much playing time at Sevastopol due to being of a different religion.
U19 squad announced for “Kvarnerska Rivijera”
The Macedonian U19 national team will participate in the 60th edition of the junior international football tournament “Kvarnerska Rivijera 2012” and manager Mensur Jakupi summoned a squad of 20 players for Macedonia U19.
Reactions after Portugal – Macedonia
Here’s what was said after the 0:0 draw between Portugal and Macedonia. Cristiano Ronaldo made critical comments about Macedonia’s defensive tactics, while John Toshack was thrilled with the discipline and even said Macedonia had the better chances to score.
Player Ratings: Portugal – Macedonia 0:0
After the goalless draw away to Portugal in Leiria, 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.
Portugal – Macedonia 0:0
Macedonia displayed organization and discipline on defense, and held Portugal to a goalless draw in Leiria.
Preview: Portugal vs. Macedonia
The senior national team of Macedonia, for the first time in a while, will play a friendly against a top 5 side from the FIFA rankings list tomorrow when they take on Portugal in the city of Leiria.
U21 friendly: Macedonia – Albania 2:2
The Macedonian U21 national team twice took the lead against its counterparts from Albania but today’s opponents responded each time and the friendly would finish 2:2.
Midweek internationals performances
Stevica Ristic added two more goals for Suwon, Aco Stojkov compiled one goal and two assists to lead Aarau to a place in the promotion play-off, Adis Jahovic converted a penalty for Wil, while Agim Ibraimi and Kristijan Naumovski won the domestic cup trophies in Slovenia and Romania, respectively.
Bajram Fetai parts ways with Lyngby
Lyngby, who was relegated to the Danish second division, and Bajram Fetai have mutually agreed to part ways as the club concluded a disappointing season by finishing second from bottom on the standings.