A quiet weekend in which none of the potential internationals scored a goal or provided an assist. Below is an overview of the performances.
Pandev with goal, assist in 300th Serie A appearance
In his 300th Serie A match, Goran Pandev managed to compile a goal an an assist in Napoli’s 2:4 road win against Lazio. The goal and assist were extra special for Goran Pandev since it came against his former club Lazio, a team that he left on bad terms several years ago after a heated
Macedonian internationals performances
Ferhan Hasani scored directly from a free kick for Brøndby, Adis Jahovikj provided an assist for Vorskla, Ezgjan Alioski netted a game winner for Schaffhausen, Darko Glishikj served two assists for Dinamo Tbilisi, while Aleksandar Stankov added another goal for Viborg.
First League – Round 18
Shkendija and Pelister shared the points in a goalless draw in Tetovo, while Gostivar and Vardar did not play their match due to bad weather conditions in Gostivar.
Al. Stankov, E. Alioski register goals (Videos)
Both Aleksandar Stankov of Viborg and Ezgjan Alioski of Schaffhausen scored one goal apiece for their respective teams on Saturday.
Second League – Round 15
The first half of the season ended in the Second League with Sileks on top, followed by Teteks and then third-placed Miravci.
Manevski nets hat-trick, Rabotnichki edges Napredok
A high-scoring game marked the opening game of Round 18 that saw Rabotnichki defeat Napredok 4:3, thanks in large part to a hat-trick by veteran attacker Borche Manevski.
Portimonense observing Stefan Spirovski
Portimonense of Portugal’s second division could be the next team of Stefan Spirovski come the winter transfer window.
Midweek internationals performances
Goran Pandev and Napoli suffered a tough loss in Germany against Borussia Dortmund, Goran Popov made his first start of the season for West Brom in England, while Ilija Nestorovski got on the scoresheet for Inter Zaprešić in Croatian Cup action against Slaven Belupo.
FIFA Rankings: Macedonia is now 84th
Macedonia moved up two places and is now the 84th ranked team in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola rankings that were released today.