Macedonia U19 started the qualifying campaign with a 0:1 win over Czech Republic.

Although many considered Macedonia to be just underdogs for this qualifying tournament, the boys have made an amazing opening and started the tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 0:1 win over favorites Czech Republic. Metalurg’s Marko Simonovski scored the only goal of the match in the 50th minute.

In the other match, Belarus celebrated a 2:1 win over hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina. The top 2 teams qualify for elite round. Macedonia’s next match is against Belarus on 3rd of October at 15.00 CET.

Macedonia U19: Efremov, Gjorgjievski, Alijoski, Ivanov, Najdoski, Timov (76′ Nurisi), Najdovski, Simonovski, Ristovski (92′ Dzaferoski), Askovski, Micevski (68′ Drobarov).
Head coach: Dragan Boceski.