Metalurg managed to barely hold off Birkirkara to sneak into the second qualifying round, while Renova rolled past Libertas with the exact 4:0 scoreline in both games.
Preview: UEFA EL – Today’s matches
Both Metalurg and Renova are in action today for their second leg matches from the UEFA Europa League first qualification round.
Pelister signed 6 players for the new season
After securing promotion to the First League, Pelister has strengthened itself with the signing of 6 players.
UEFA EL: Portadown – Shkendija 2:1
Shkendija is out of the Europa League after just one round, as they exited the competition with a 2:1 loss away to Portadown today.
Preview: UEFA EL – Portadown – Shkendija
After the 0:0 draw in Macedonia, Shkendija will be looking to grab at least one away goal with the hope of advancing to the second round of the UEFA Europa League qualifications.
Borche Manevski set to sign with Vardar
After not being able to secure a transfer with an abroad team, Borche Manevski has opted to return to Macedonia and sign a contract with Vardar.
Macedonian internationals performances
Agim Ibraimi scored the game winner to help Maribor win the Slovenian Super Cup, Mario Gjurovski added another goal for Muangthong United, Gligor Gligorov assisted for Tampines, while Filip Ivanovski debuted for Astana.
Edin Nuredinoski moves to FC Bakı
Goalkeeper Edin Nuredinoski will continue his career in Azerbaijan with FC Bakı.
Good debut for Fazli under Marco van Basten
Samir Fazli compiled a goal and an assist in the first friendly of the summer for Heerenveen under new manager Marco van Basten.
UEFA EL: Birkirkara – Metalurg 2:2
Metalurg opened their European campaign with a 2:2 draw away to Birkirkara in Malta.