With the goals of Aco Stojkov and Filip Ivanovski, Macedonia beat Iceland with 2:0 and finally won after 5 games without a win. The chances for the second place in the Group 9 are still good, but now Macedonia must beat Scotland and Norway, both away in September.
Coach changes in Rabotnicki
Gordan Zdravkov, the caretaker coach of Rabotnicki who was in charge when Rabotnicki won the cup title is no longer head coach of Rabotnicki. As we unofficially understood Zoran Stratev will be the new replacement. Alongside with Zdravkov, Zoran Boskovski – Coko and Ljupco Markovski – Kalc will also leave the club, apparently. Together with
Players statistics 2008/09
After the completion of whole 2008/09 season, we have carefully revised the matches and counted the statistics for particular players. Most goals scored, most assists made, MacedonianFootball points® and cards are here to be presented.
“We will beat Iceland”
Same as before Norway, at the press conference before Iceland, the Macedonian national team players and the coach are very confident about a win tomorrow. They want a revenge for the 1:0 defeat in Reykjavik, they are highly motivated and will do anything to get the crucial 3 points.
Nedzipi scored for Lierse
Nderim Nedzipi scored his first goal since he got back on the field after the injury. His team Lierse is playing in the Promotion Play-off Group in Belgium, but failed to gain promotion to the Jupiler League.
Macedonian 3rd League West has ended
The 3rd League West has ended and FK Vlazrimi from Kicevo is the champion. They will play in the play-off for a spot in the Second League next season against the winner of the 3rd League East, FK Osogovo from Kocani.
Macedonia held by Norway
Macedonia failed to win and played only 0:0 at home with Norway in the qualifications for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Many chances weren’t converted into goals, but at least there was a good play by the midfielders, something that in the past matches was the worst part of our team.
Macedonian internationals performances
Goran Stankovski scored two goals in three days for Russian second league club Sibir, Macedonian U-21 national team player Aleksandar Stankov had his debut for Dutch club Roda JC in a great play-off game after which his team had many reasons for celebrating. Nderim Nedzipi and his Lierse are very close to fail in the
“Norway will remain on their 2 points”
At today’s press conference in hotel Stone Bridge, the new national team coach, Mirsad Jonuz, declared that Macedonia will attack the three points tomorrow. Goalkeeper Jane Nikoloski isn’t afraid of Norway, but is aware of their quality, same as Goran Popov who believes that the Macedonian defense can stop the Norwegian counter attacks. Nikolce Noveski
Macedonian 3rd League South – Round 22
FK 11 Oktomvri from Prilep is the winner of the Third League South. Therefore gained a spot in the play-off for promotion in the Second League. Here are the results of the last, 22nd round of this league: