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.
Agim Ibraimi, Naumovski won domestic cups
Both Agim Ibraimi and Kristijan Naumovski won the domestic cup trophy with their respective clubs in Slovenia and Romania.
U21 friendly: Netherlands – Macedonia 0:1
The Macedonian U21 national team defeated its Dutch counterparts 0:1 in Innsbruck, Austria thanks to a late goal by attacker Aleksandar Trajkovski in the 82nd minute.
Potential internationals performances
Vasil Kuleski scored one goal for Rapid Wien II, Mirson Volina assisted for Thun, Miki Jovanov made his season debut for Locarno, while Orhan Mustafi and Izet Hajrovic lost the Zürich derby.