Macedonia dropped down 11 places and is now the 86th ranked team in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola rankings published today.
Where to go from here?
After the embarrassing display that led to a 1:5 defeat against Serbia, what must Macedonia do to build a respectable national team?
WCQ 2014: Serbia – Macedonia 5:1
Abysmal. Inept. Dreadful. Choose any of those words and it would still be a disservice in how poorly Macedonia played to conclude their 2014 World Cup qualifying with a 5:1 shellacking against Serbia.
Preview: Serbia vs. Macedonia
With only pride on the line, both Macedonia and Serbia will look to conclude disappointing campaigns on a positive note when they play later today in Jagodina in the final matchday of the 2014 World Cup qualifications.
Cup: 1/4 finals 1st leg results
Pelister defeated Rabotnichki once again 1:0, Metalurg is already in the semi-final, Napredok and Teteks played a scoreless draw.
WCQ 2014: Wales – Macedonia 1:0
The appointment of Zoran Stratev failed to provide much of a lift as an uninspired Macedonian side suffered a 1:0 loss against Wales.
Stratev makes number of changes to lineup
Manager Zoran Stratev announced several new starters for the Wales game while also shifting two regulars in Goran Pandev and Stefan Ristovski to other positions.
Tikvesh expelled from competition!
Tikvesh from Kavadarci hit the bottom as after non appearing in two games got expelled from the Third League South.
Potential internationals performances
Vasil Kuleski and Robert Stambolziev scored goal’s and two players provided assists to complete a successful weekend for the potential internationals.
Preview: Wales vs. Macedonia
With two matches remaining until the end of yet another unsuccessful campaign, Macedonia visits Wales in the battle of avoiding last place in Group A.