Srecko Katanec, the coach of the national team of Macedonia was forced to make changes in the squad before the qualifying match against Estonia after the suspensions of Goran Pandev and Igor Mitreski because of the yellow cards they received on the match against Russia.
Russia 3-0 Macedonia
Late strikes from Andrei Arshavin and Aleksandr Kerzhakov eased ten-man Russia to a convincing victory over Macedonia in EURO 2008 qualifying. Russians took an early lead through V. Berezutski and dominated proceedings before having goalkeeper Gabulov sent off for a foul in the area which led to Mitreski missing a penalty. Two goals in the
Hosting Bolton = year’s budget
The calculations are already made. Hosting an English Premiership club like Bolton in an UEFA Cup match will bring Rabotnicki Kometal amount of money that’s almost equal with their budget for whole year. The final outcome with Bolton may not be well for the Macedonian side, but the income will definitely be more than satisfying.
Ristic out, Toleski in the National team
After calling only 18 players for the 2 important EURO 2008 qualifying matches against Russia and Estonia, the problems started to occur for the coach Srecko Katanec, so he is forced to make changes. Goce Toleski the striker from Czech FK Most is back in the team, after Stevica Ristic got injured on his last
Milano still on the leading position
Round 5 has been marked by the impressive Vardar victory over rivals Makedonija Gjorche Petrov. 4-1 was the final score and this round congratulations go for the red-black team. The fans at 'Gradski' stadium in Skopje saw an entertaining game and must be pleased by the performance of their favorite team.
Rabotnicki to host Bolton
Macedonian football club Rabotnicki Kometal will meet English side Bolton Wanderers in the first round of the UEFA Cup. Rabotnicki will host Bolton in the first leg scheduled for Thursday September 20.
Rabotnicki saves Macedonian pride
Rabotnicki Kometal, the only Macedonian club left in the European competitions, saved the Macedonian pride with qualifying for the third round of the UEFA Cup by winning 1:2 away to the Bosnian club Zrinjski in Mostar.
Rabotnicki: Mission UEFA cup
Thursday 30th August 2007 20:30 on 'Bijeli Breg' stadium in Mostar, Rabotnicki will meet Zrinjski in the second qualifying round from UEFA cup. Having drawn the first leg with scoreless result in the end, Rabotniki will have to score at least one goal.
Katanec names squad for Russia match
Despite only calling up 18 players for the trip to Moscow on 8 September and the Skopje encounter with Estonia four days later, Srecko Katanec has decided to dispense with Nikoloski and Naumoski, who have both been ever-present in the qualification campaign to date.Â
Unentertaining draw between Macedonia and Nigeria
With under average performance by both sides which were hit by withdrawals and missed some of their biggest stars, the attendance on the Gradski stadium saw an unentertaining match with no goals. The most entertaining part of the night for the Macedonian football fans was the power failure which interrupted the match for almost half