A quiet weekend for Macedonian internationals when it came to goals and assists, but a number of leagues around Europe resumed play after lengthy winter breaks while several new seasons started across Asia in countries such as Japan, South Korea and Thailand.

Italy, Serie A, Napoli – Juventus 1:1
Goran Pandev started for Napoli and played until the 66th minute when he was substituted by Lorenzo Insigne.  Pandev was relatively quiet during his time on the field, creating just one quality chance early in the game when he got around an opposing player to find teammate Marek Hamšík whose effort from inside the area went over the goal.

Germany, Bundesliga, Fortuna Düsseldorf – Mainz 1:1
Nikolche Noveski played the entire game for Mainz who fell behind early in the 6th minute when Noveski’s CB partner Bo Svensson scored an own goal, but Mainz equalized several minutes before halftime to snatch a point.

England, Barclays Premier League, Chelsea – West Brom 1:0
Goran Popov did not play for West Brom as he served the third and final game of his suspension.

Ukraine, Premyer-Liha, Shakhtar – Volyn 4:1
Vanche Shikov, slowed down by an injury during much of the winter break in Ukraine, was able ro recover in time for the start of the second half of the season but started on Volyn’s bench against Shakhtar Donetsk before entering the game in the 74th minute replacing Silviu Izvoranu while his teammate Dushan Savikj played all 90 minutes in attack.

Ukraine, Premyer-Liha, Tavriya – Karpaty 0:2
Martin Bogatinov played from the start for Karpaty and kept a clean sheet in the road encounter against Tavriya.  Bogatinov also received a yellow card in the 90th minute for time wasting.

Ukraine, Premyer-Liha, Illichivets – Metalurh Zaporizhya 1:0
Besart Ibraimi got the start for Metalurh Zaporizhya and played until the 73rd minute when he made way for Ivan Matyazh.  Ibraimi had one good chance just before halftime but his long distance free kick went just inches over the goal.  This was Besart’s debut for Metalurh Zaporizhya after he was loaned to that club by Sevastopol.

Belgium, Jupiler Pro League, Charleroi – Zulte Waregem 0:1
Aleksandar Trajkovski started for Zulte Waregem and played the opening 45 minutes before he was substituted at the start of the 2nd half by Jens Naessens.  The visitors scored the lone goal in the 90th minute to move just three points behind top ranked Anderlecht.

Switzerland, Raiffeisen Super League, Luzern – Thun 0:0
Muhamed Demiri began on the bench for Thun before he entered the game in the 73rd minute replacing Roland Bättig in the goalless draw away to Luzern.

Switzerland, Raiffeisen Super League, Zürich – Sion 3:1
Adis Jahovikj was an unused substitute for Zürich.

Slovenia, 1. SNL, Maribor – Triglav 4:1
Agim Ibraimi played the entire game for Maribor who rolled to a comfortable victory over Triglav.  Ibraimi played a part in the opening goal for Maribor in the 5th minute when he dribbled past half the field, getting by three Triglav players, to then find Martin Milec who then set up the scorer Robert Berić to tap in an effort from close range.

Slovenia, 1. SNL, Domžale – Koper 1:1
Zeni Husmani was an unused substitute for Domžale while his teammate Dragan Chadikovski played all 90 minutes in attack.

Israel, Ligat Winner, Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon – Ironi Kiryat Shmona 0:1
Darko Tasevski started for Ironi Kiryat Shmona and played until the 82nd minute when he was substituted by defender Lior Levi as the visiting team tried to protect its slim lead.

Romania, Liga I Bergenbier, Steaua București – Gaz Metan Mediaș 3:0
Daniel Georgievski remains out with an injury for Steaua București.

Romania, Liga I Bergenbier, Rapid București – Dinamo București 0:1
Kristijan Naumovski stayed on the bench for Dinamo București as the #2 keeper behind Cristian Bălgrădean.

Bulgaria, A PFG, Slavia Sofia – Botev Plovdiv 2:2
Boban Grncharov played all 90 minutes for Botev Plovdiv who opened the second half of the Bulgarian season with a road draw against Slavia.  Grncharov also received a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Bulgaria, A PFG, Minyor – Pirin 2:0
Dragi Kocev started for Pirin and played the opening 45 minutes before he was substituted at the start of the 2nd half by Albin Hodza.  Kocev was also shown a yellow card in the 23rd minute.

Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Partizan – Donji Srem 2:0
Aleksandar Lazevski was an unused substitute for Partizan while his teammate Stefan Ashkovski was not included in the 18 player squad.

Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, OFK Beograd – Jagodina 1:3
Dragan Stojkov did not play for Jagodina due to an injury.

Poland, T-Mobile Ekstraklasa, Lech Poznań – Polonia Warszawa 0:1
Aleksandar Todorovski played the entire game for Polonia Warszawa and was part of a defense that kept a clean sheet.

Cyprus, Laiki Bank League, Olympiakos Nicosia – Alki 2:2
Nikola Gligorov started on the bench for Alki before he entered the game in the 65th minute replacing Sérgio Barge.

Cyprus, Laiki Bank League, Omonia – Apollon 2:1
Bojan Markoski played all 90 minutes for Apollon who conceded both goals in the opening half against Omonia, the club managed by Toni Savevski.  Markoski also picked up a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Cyprus, Laiki Bank League, Nea Salamis – Doxa 0:1
Armend Alimi played the entire game for Nea Salamis in the narrow home defeat against Doxa.

South Korea, K League Classic, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma – Suwon Samsung Bluewings 1:2
Stevica Ristikj began the game on the bench for Suwon before he made a late substitute appearance in the 90th minute to replace club captain Kim Do-Heon.

Austria, tipp3 Bundesliga, Mattersburg – Ried 1:0
Ilcho Naumoski did not play for Mattersburg due to a red card suspension.

Austria, Erste Liga, BW Linz – Lustenau 1:1
Filip Gachevski played from the start for Lustenau and conceded one goal in the 65th minute.

Thailand, Toyota Thai Premier League, Muangthong United – Army United 2:1
Mario Gjurovski did not play for Muangthong United as he served the first of his two match suspension in league play for a red card that he picked up late last season.

Netherlands, Eerste Divisie, Helmond Sport – Excelsior 1:1
Samir Fazli played all 90 minutes for Helmond Sport who dropped two crucial points at home against struggling side Excelsior.

Netherlands, Eerste Divisie, MVV Maastricht – Emmen 1:2
Antonio Stankov played the entire game for MVV Maastricht who has now alternated between losses and wins (loss-win-loss-win-loss-win-loss) in the past seven league games to drop four points behind top ranked Sparta Rotterdam on the standings.

Japan, J.League, Nagoya – Júbilo Iwata 1:1
Nikola Jakimovski made his league debut for Nagoya by playing all 90 minutes in the opening round of the 2013 Japanese season.  Nagoya took the initial lead through an own goal in the 36th minute before the visitors equalized in the 71st minute for a draw.  Jakimovski was also shown a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Azerbaijan, Topaz Premyer Liqası, Turan – Neftçi 2:3
Igor Mitreski played the entire game for Neftçi in the slim road victory over Turan.

Azerbaijan, Topaz Premyer Liqası, Bakı – Ravan 2:1
Edin Nuredinoski played from the start for Bakı and conceded one goal in the 12th minute.

Azerbaijan, Topaz Premyer Liqası, Qarabağ – Inter Bakı 0:0
Slavcho Georgievski played all 90 minutes for Inter Bakı in defensive midfield, while Muarem Muarem began on the bench for Qarabağ before entering the game at the start of the 2nd half to replace Toğrul Bilalli.

Turkey, PTT 1. Lig, Boluspor – Denizlispor 1:1
Bajram Fetai played the entire game for Denizlispor who scored the equalizing goal in the 81st minute to share the points with Boluspor.

Slovakia, Corgoň Liga, Košice – Tatran Prešov 3:0
Darko Tofiloski played from the start for Košice and kept a clean sheet in the opening round of the second half of the Slovak season.

Sweden, Svenska Cupen, Mjällby – Ängelholms 1:1
Daniel Ivanovski started at right-back for Mjällby and played until the 80th minute when he was substituted by Mahmut Özen.

Greece, Football League, Iraklis – Niki Volos 0:0
Hristijan Kirovski began on the bench for Iraklis before he entered the game in the 58th minute replacing Julien Fernandes.

Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Shkumbini – Flamurtari 0:3
Vlade Lazarevski was an unused substitute for Flamurtari, while Nijaz Lena played the whole match.

Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Bylis – Kukësi 3:0
Kire Ristevski played all 90 minutes for Bylis and was part of a defense that kept a clean sheet against Kukësi.

Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Teuta – Besa 1:0
Fljamur Tairi did not play for Teuta due to a yellow cards suspension.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Premier Liga, Zvijezda – Borac Banja Luka 1:1
Perica Stancheski played the whole match for Zvijezda and scored the only goal for his team. He was also booked in 33rd minute. His teammate Fahrudin Gjurgjevikj played 56 minutes for the home team.

Hungary, OTP Bank Liga, Egri – Diósgyőr 0:1
Jasmin Mecinovikj played the entire game for Egri at left CB and also received a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Georgia, Georgian Cup, Dinamo Tbilisi – Kolkheti Poti 3:0
Darko Glishikj was not among the 18 players called up by Dinamo Tbilisi.