Goran Pandev scored a goal against his former team Lazio, Agim Ibraimi reached the back of the net directly from a free kick for Maribor, Aleksandar Stankov, Dejan Blazevski and Flamur Tahiri netted one goal apiece for their respective teams, while Filip Timov scored his first two league goals in Armenia for Impuls.
Italy, Serie A, Lazio – Napoli 3:1
Goran Pandev started for Napoli and played until the 79th minute when he was replaced by Eduardo Vargas. Pandev scored the lone goal for Napoli in the 34th minute when Ezequiel Lavezzi made a nice backheel pass to Goran who showed good finishing skills by slotting a shot past the Lazio keeper.
Germany, 1. Bundesliga, Stuttgart – Mainz 05 4:1
Nikolce Noveski played all 90 minutes for Mainz who initially took the lead in the 2nd minute before Stuttgart then scored the next four goals to celebrate the convincing victory.
Germany, 1. Bundesliga, Wolfsburg – Borussia Dortmund 1:3
Ferhan Hasani was not called up by Wolfsburg.
Ukraine, Premyer-Liha, Shakhtar Donetsk – Dynamo Kyiv 2:0
Goran Popov played all 90 minutes for Dynamo Kyiv who lost the big Ukrainian derby against Shakhtar Donetsk. With the result, both teams are now tied for first place on the table with four rounds remaining in Ukraine, although Shakhtar has the better goal difference.
Ukraine, Premyer-Liha, Volyn – Vorskla 0:0
Vance Sikov played the entire game for Volyn and was part of a defense that kept a clean sheet while his teammate Dusan Savic also got the start and played until the 78th minute when he was substituted by Yevhen Pavlov. Sikov came close to scoring in the 69th minute, following a corner kick, but his header which was headed towards the back of the net was blocked by a visiting player. Sikov was also shown a yellow card in the 86th minute for a foul on Vorskla attacker Roman Bezus.
Ukraine, Premyer-Liha, Karpaty – Metalurh Donetsk 0:2
Martin Bogatinov stayed on the bench for Karpaty as the #2 keeper behind Andriy Tlumak.
Ukraine, Persha-Liha, Sevastopol – Naftovyk-Ukrnafta 3:1
Besart Ibraimi was an unused substitute for Sevastopol.
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League (Play-off II B), Beerschot – Lokeren 4:1
Tome Pacovski played from the start for Beerschot and conceded one goal in the 17th minute. Beerschot trailed 0:1 at that time but then scored the next four goals to celebrate a convincing victory.
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League (Play-off II B), Zulte Waregem – Mons 0:2
Aleksandar Trajkovski started for Zulte Waregem and played until the 72nd minute when he was replaced by Teddy Chevalier. Trajkovski was active and nearly provided an assist in the 8th minute with a good cross but Mbaye Leye’s effort was denied by the opposing keeper. Mons scored both goals after the 80th minute to clinch the road win.
Cyprus, Marfin Laiki League (Championship Group), APOEL – Anorthosis 1:2
Ivan Trickovski was not included in the APOEL squad due to an arm injury.
Cyprus, Marfin Laiki League (Relegation Group), Ethnikos Achnas – Aris 1:1
Edin Nuredinoski played from the start for Ethnikos Achnas and conceded one goal while his teammate Stojan Ignjatov started the game on the bench before coming on in the 63rd minute replacing Christos Poyiatzis.
Cyprus, Marfin Laiki League (Placement Group), Apollon – Alki 0:0
Nikola Gligorov played all 90 minutes for Alki as did Hristijan Kirovski for Apollon. Kirovski returned from a one game suspension in the goalless draw against Alki.
Cyprus, Marfin Laiki League (Relegation Group), Olympiakos Nicosia – Enosis 1:0
Both goalkeeper Petar Milosevski and defender Bojan Markoski played the entire game for Enosis who conceded the only goal of the game in the 27th minute.
Austria, T-Mobile Bundesliga, Mattersburg – Sturm Graz 0:2
Ilco Naumoski did not play for Mattersburg due to a yellow cards suspension.
China, Super League, Tianjin Teda – Guangzhou R&F 1:2
Velice Sumulikoski started for Tianjin Teda in defensive midfield and played until the 54th minute when he was substituted by striker Akpo Sodje.
China, Super League, Liaoning – Qingdao Jonoon 2:0
Vlatko Grozdanoski played all 90 minutes for Liaoning who created numerous chances during the game and snatched three deserving points in the home encounter against Qingdao Jonoon.
Czech Republic, Gambrinus Liga, Mladá Boleslav – Sigma Olomouc 2:3
Vladimir Dimitrovski started at left CB for Mladá Boleslav and played until the 86th minute when he was replaced by Jan Bořil. The Mladá Boleslav manager brought on another offensive minded player for Dimitrovski looking for the game tying goal but it would not come in the minimal loss to Sigma.
Croatia, MAXtv Prva Liga, Šibenik – Dinamo Zagreb 0:3
Daniel Georgievski played the entire game for Šibenik while his teammate Zeni Husmani also got the start and played until the 86th minute when he was substituted by Boris Pesic.
Croatia, MAXtv Prva Liga, Istra 1961 – Inter Zaprešić 2:1
Goran Todorcev started for Inter Zaprešić and played until the 79th minute when he was replaced by Matija Misic. Todorcev was also shown a yellow card during the game.
Slovenia, 1. SNL, Maribor – Nafta 6:0
Agim Ibraimi played all 90 minutes for Maribor who cruised to an easy victory over Nafta. Ibraimi scored the second goal for Maribor in the 28th minute directly from a free kick. Agim also received a yellow card in the 27th minute and later hit the crossbar from a tight angle.
Slovenia, 1. SNL, Celje – Domžale 0:2
Stefan Ristovski did not play for Celje due to a head injury.
South Korea, K-League, Chunnam – Suwon 1:1
Stevica Ristic played the entire game for Suwon who settled for a road draw against Chunnam. The home side scored the opening goal in the 6th minute while Suwon equalized in the 6th minute of the 2nd half through Dzenan Radoncic.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Spartak Zlatibor Voda – Partizan 1:2
Aleksandar Lazevski was kept out with an injury for Partizan while Fahrudin Gjurgjevic was not among the 18 players called up by Spartak Zlatibor Voda.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Vojvodina – Rad 0:2
Daniel Mojsov did not play for Vojvodina due to a red card suspension.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Borac Čačak – Novi Pazar 0:2
Stefan Spirovski was an unused substitute for Borac Čačak.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Javor – Jagodina 0:0
Nikola Jakimovski did not play for Javor in the goalless draw against Jagodina.
Bulgaria, A PFG, Lokomotiv Sofia – Levski 1:1
Darko Tasevski got the start for Levski and played the first 45 minutes before he was substituted at the start of the 2nd half by Daniel Mladenov.
Bulgaria, A PFG, Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Vidima-Rakovski 3:2
Dragi Kocev started for Lokomotiv Plovdiv and played until the 75th minute when he was replaced by Serginho.
Poland, I Liga, Ruch Radzionków – Arka Gdynia 2:3
Mirko Ivanovski was not called up by Arka Gdynia. Instead, Ivanovski was back playing for the Arka reserves and had two assists in a 5:2 win over Pomezania.
Switzerland, Challenge League, Stade Nyonnais – Wil 2:2
Mirsad Mijadinoski played all 90 minutes for Wil while his teammate Adis Jahovic did not play due to a yellow cards suspension. Mijadinoski also received a yellow card in the 86th minute.
Thailand, Sponsor Thai Premier League, Muangthong United – TOT 2:1
Mario Gjurovski started for Muangthong United and played until the 83rd minute when he was substituted by Anusak Laosaengthai. It was 1:1 at that point but the home side then scored the game winning goal in the 86th minute to clinch the three points. Gjurovski assisted on the first goal when his cross from a free kick was sent to the back of the net by Teerasil Dangda.
Slovakia, Corgoň Liga, Košice – Zlaté Moravce 0:1
Darko Tofiloski played from the start for Košice and conceded one goal in the 48th minute while his teammate Sakir Redzepi began the game on the bench before coming on at the start of the 2nd half replacing fellow defender Peter Kavka.
Azerbaijan, Unibank Premyer Liqası, Neftçi – Bakı 2:1
Both Igor Mitreski and Slavco Georgievski played the entire game for Neftçi who extended their lead at the top of the table to six points. Georgievski provided the assist on the first goal for Neftçi in the 21st minute when he passed the ball in front of heavy traffic inside the area to Brazilian attacker Flavinho who then scored with a shot from close range.
Azerbaijan, Unibank Premyer Liqası, Inter Bakı – Qarabağ 1:1
Muarem Muarem played all 90 minutes for Qarabağ while his teammate Nderim Nedzipi stayed on the bench.
Azerbaijan, Unibank Premyer Liqası, AZAL – Sumgayit 1:1
Robert Petrov played from the start for AZAL in the home draw against Sumgayit.
Sweden, Allsvenskan, Mjällby – Örebro 0:0
Daniel Ivanovski played the entire game for Mjällby at right-back and was part of a defense that kept a clean sheet while Armend Alimi also got the start for Örebro and played until the 68th minute when he was substituted by Daniel Bamberg.
Romania, Liga I Bergenbier, Dinamo Bucureşti – Petrolul 1:3
Kristijan Naumovski was an unused substitute for Dinamo Bucureşti as he was the #2 keeper behind Cristian Bălgrădean.
Greece, Superleague Greece, Olympiacos – Kerkyra 0:1
Goran Maznov was not among the 18 players called up by Kerkyra.
Greece, Football League, Anagennisi Giannitsa – Pierikos 0:3
Dejan Blazevski played from the start for Pierikos and scored the opening goal in the 12th minute.
Moldova, Divizia Naţională, Dacia – Costuleni 3:0
Goran Dimovski played all 90 minutes for Dacia who moved to the top of the table in Moldova with this win coupled with a Sheriff loss against Zimbru.
Kazakhstan, Premyer Liga, Atyrau – Tobol 1:1
Mensur Kurtisi played the entire game for Tobol who needed a late goal in the 88th minute to salvage a point in the road encounter against Atyrau.
Kazakhstan, Premyer Liga, Astana – Irtysh 2:2
Dimitrija Lazarevski played from the start for Astana who overcame a two goal deficit to snatch a point. Lazarevski attempted several free kicks but all of his efforts were handled by the Irtysh keeper.
Kazakhstan, Premyer Liga, Sunkar – Kairat 0:2
Nikola Tonev started at CB for Sunkar and played all 90 minutes in the home defeat. Towards the end of the match, Tonev was moved further up the field in attack with Sunkar needing a goal but his side could not reach the opponent’s back of the net.
Netherlands, Eerste Divisie, Telstar – Oss 2:1
Both Antonio Stankov and Aleksandar Stankov played the entire game for Oss with the latter also scoring the lone goal for the visitors in the 83rd minute with a shot from close range. Aleksandar Stankov also received a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Lithuania, A Lyga, Ekranas – Žalgiris 1:0
Yani Urdinov started at left-back for Ekranas and played all 90 minutes in the narrow home victory over Žalgiris. The lone goal of the game was scored by Ekranas in the 56th minute.
Latvia, LMT Virslīga, Skonto – Spartaks 1:0
Bojan Gjorgievski played from the start for Skonto who needed a late penalty kick goal in the 90th minute to get past Spartaks.
Armenia, Premier League, Pyunik – Impuls 1:3
Filip Timov played the entire game for Impuls and scored the first two goals for his team in the 34th and 42nd minute, the first one coming from a converted spot kick. Timov was also shown a yellow card in the 38th minute in the impressive road victory over Pyunik.
Hungary, Nemzeti Bajnokság II, Egri – Szolnoki 1:0
Simeon Hristov started for Egri and played until the 61st minute when he was replaced by Gábor Koós. The lone goal was scored in the 29th minute as Egri narrowly edged the table leaders.
Bosnia, Premijer Liga, Željezničar – Olimpik Sarajevo 0:0
Perica Stanceski did not play for Željezničar.
Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Flamurtari – Bylis 2:0
Kire Ristevski played all 90 minutes for Bylis while Nijaz Lena also got the start for Flamurtari and played until the 80th minute when he was substituted by Orjand Beqiri.
Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Teuta – Tomori 1:0
Flamur Tahiri played the entire game for Teuta and scored the only goal of the game in the 57th minute to help his team remain in second place on the table.
Saudi Arabia, Zain Saudi League, Al-Qadisiyah – Hajer 1:1
Zoran Baldovaliev began on the bench for Al-Qadisiyah before he came on in the 76th minute replacing Uche Agba. The home side conceded a late goal to settle for a point.