After the win against Andorra, 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.
Macedonia – Andorra 1:0
After a lackluster 1st half, Macedonia played with more urgency in the 2nd half and managed to break the deadlock thanks to a goal from Mirko Ivanovski in the 59th minute.
Toshack sticks to 4-2-3-1 formation
Macedonian manager John Toshack has decided to stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation for the Andorra game.
Macedonia U21 – Cyprus U21 3:1
Ilija Nestorovski scored two goals while Stefan Ristovski added another as Macedonia U21 celebrated a 3:1 victory over their counterparts from Cyprus.
EURO 2012 Preview: Macedonia – Andorra
Macedonia faces Andorra tomorrow in a game that John Toshack fully expects to record his first victory as Macedonian manager.
Stefan Ristovski added to national team
Manager John Toshack announced today that Stefan Ristovski has been added to the national team and will be available for the Andorra game.
Besart Ibraimi returned to Sevastopol
Tavria announced on their official website that attacker Besart Ibraimi has left the club to return to fellow Ukrainian club Sevastopol.
Pandev received red card after the game
Goran Pandev was shown a red card shortly after the Turkish referee Bülent Yıldırım blew the final whistle during today’s game.
Player Ratings: Russia – Macedonia 1:0
After the narrow loss to Russia, we compiled the player ratings of the Macedonian players. We tried to be objective and judge the players based on this game. Keep in mind that a rating of 6.0 is considered average.
Russia – Macedonia 1:0
Macedonia battled and even outplayed Russia in the 1st half but the only goal of the game was scored just before halftime by Russian midfielder Igor Semshov.