Aleksandar Trajkovski and Besart Abdurahimi celebrated goals in Belgium, Agim Ibraimi and Adis Jahovic picked up assists for their respective teams, while Uros Maric received a rare start for NAC Breda.
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League Play-off II, Zulte Waregem – Genk 2:3
Aleksandar Trajkovski played the entire game for Zulte Waregem and scored the first goal in the 33rd minute. It came on a nice header after a hard cross from the left hand side by Sebastiaan Brebels. This was the final fixture of the season for Zulte Waregem. With Trajkovski expected to transfer to another club this summer, this was a good send-off.
To view Trajkovski’s goal, click here (at 10:41).
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League Play-off II, Lokeren – Oostende 6:1
Besart Abdurahimi opened on the bench for Lokeren before he was introduced in the 64th minute to replace Ayanda Patosi. Abdurahimi was active and nearly amassed an assist in the 75th minute when his accurate pass led to a volley by Hans Vanaken that went inches wide of the right goal post. In the 85th minute, Besart got on the scoresheet when he fired a beautiful shot to the upper right corner.
Video of the goal by Abdurahimi (at 5:48):
Belgium, Promotion Play-offs, Lierse – Lommel United 4:2
Daniel Mojsov was an unused substitute for Lierse.
Belgium, Promotion Play-offs, OH Leuven – Eupen 1:1
Jovan Kostovski began on the bench for OH Leuven before he entered the pitch in the 68th minute to take the spot of Giuseppe Rossini. Kostovski failed to make much of an impact as OH Leuven settled for a point after their keeper conceded a bad goal.
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League Play-off I, Gent – Charleroi 1:1
Damjan Shishkovski was not included in the matchday squad by Gent.
Austria, Tipico Bundesliga, Austria Wien – Sturm Graz 0:0
Vanche Shikov continues to be left out by Austria Wien who played a goalless draw against Sturm Graz. It’s been a tough ending for Shikov in his first season in the Austrian league.
Germany, Bundesliga, Stuttgart – Mainz 2:0
Nikolche Noveski played all 90 minutes for Mainz as he was given a rare start by the manager. Stefan Bell, usually a center-back, was fielded at right back for this encounter, so that allowed Noveski to partner Niko Bungert in central defense. Stuttgart, a desperate team looking to avoid relegation, got a crucial win by scoring both goals in the 2nd half.
Turkey, Spor Toto Süper Lig, Galatasaray – Konyaspor 1:0
Goran Pandev was not summoned in the 18 player matchday squad by Galatasaray.
Croatia, MAXtv Prva Liga, Zagreb – Dinamo Zagreb 1:1
Arijan Ademi played the complete match for Dinamo Zagreb who remained undefeated this season. After 33 rounds in league play, Dinamo Zagreb has compiled 24 wins and 9 draws. Only three more rounds remain in Croatia, and Dinamo Zagreb will be aiming to finish this campaign without suffering a loss.
Croatia, MAXtv Prva Liga, Slaven Belupo – RNK Split 1:0
Muzafer Ejupi started in attack for Slaven Belupo and played until the 77th minute when he was substituted by Filip Mihaljevic. The home side scored the only goal in the 10th minute on a header following a free kick.
Slovenia, PrvaLiga Telekom Slovenije, Zavrč – Maribor 1:3
Agim Ibraimi played the entire game for Maribor and picked up one assist in the 61st minute. That was Maribor’s second goal as Agim took a free kick that was sent to the back of the net by striker Dalibor Volaš.
Slovenia, PrvaLiga Telekom Slovenije, Gorica – Olimpija 1:2
Aleksandar Lazevski started at left-back for Olimpija and played the full match. Olimpija scored the winning goal in the 84th minute on an effort from close range.
Italy, Serie B, Latina – Bari 2:0
Stefan Ristovski played all 90 minutes for Latina who scored one goal in each half to best Bari. With this win, Latina put further distance from the relegation zone, so they be fine when it comes to remaining in the second division for next season.
Italy, Serie B, Crotone – Varese 1:0
Nikola Jakimovski opened on the bench for Varese before he made a late appearance in the 82nd minute to replace Antonini Culina.
Italy, Lega Pro/Group C, Martina Franca – Reggina 0:2
Filip Pivkovski began the game on the bench for Martina Franca before he was introduced in the 55th minute to substitute Sedrick Kalombo.
Denmark, Superliga, Brøndby – Aalborg 1:1
Ferhan Hasani started for Brøndby and played until the 85th minute when he left the pitch for fellow attacker Alexander Szymanowski. Brøndby took the initial lead just before halftime, but Aalborg equalized midway through the 2nd half.
Denmark, NordicBet Ligaen, Køge – Viborg 0:1
Aleksandar Stankov played all 90 minutes for Viborg on the right side of midfield, while his twin brother and teammate, Antonio Stankov, was an unused substitute.
Australia, Hyundai A-League Finals, Melbourne Victory – Melbourne City 3:0
Daniel Georgievski started at left-back for Melbourne Victory and played the full match in their comfortable triumph over local rivals Melbourne City. Victory reached the grand final where they will face Sydney on Sunday, May 17.
Switzerland, Raiffeisen Super League, Young Boys – St. Gallen 3:1
Muhamed Demiri was not included in the St. Gallen squad, while Taulant Seferi-Sulejmanov was not available for Young Boys due to a season-ending knee injury.
Switzerland, Challenge League, Wil – Schaffhausen 3:4
Both Ezgjan Alioski of Schaffhausen and Samir Fazli of Wil played the complete match for their respective teams. Fazli managed to score the final goal in the 88th minute, but it wasn’t enough for Wil as they lost 4:3.
Netherlands, Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar – NAC Breda 3:2
Uros Matic played the entire game for NAC Breda in defensive midfield, while his teammate Aleksandar Damchevski remained sidelined with a long-term injury. Matic was given a rare start since Joeri de Kamps was out with a suspension. Uros responded by being credited with the assist on the second goal for his team in the 38th minute. This loss meant that NAC Breda will compete in the relegation play-offs in their hopes of avoiding the drop.
Russia, Football National League, Sakhalin – Krylia Sovetov 0:3
Adis Jahovic got the start for Krylia Sovetov and played until the 87th minute when he was replaced by Alan Chochiyev. Adis grabbed one assist when he found Jeroen Simaeys who then slotted his shot past the keeper. Jahovic left the last game with an injury, but he was able to play on Sunday since x-rays showed no damage to his knee.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dfhy1TDcdfk
Spain, Liga Adelante, Barcelona B – Girona 2:4
David Babunski was an unused substitute for Barcelona B.
Spain, Segunda División B, Granada – El Palo 2:1
Stole Dimitrievski did not feature for Granada B due to a yellow cards suspension.
France, Ligue 1, Rennes – Bastia 0:1
Gjoko Zajkov was not among the 18 players called up by Rennes.
Hungary, OTP Bank Liga, Paks – Videoton 1:0
Mirko Ivanovski began the game on the bench for Videoton before he came on in the 72nd minute to substitute Róbert Feczesin. Paks netted the only goal in the 80th minute to edge Videoton.
Hungary, OTP Bank Liga, Nyíregyháza – Újpest 2:4
Enis Bardhi opened on the bench for Újpest before he was introduced in the 68th minute to replace Nemanja Andric. All six combined goals were scored by the time Bardhi entered the game.
Hungary, OTP Bank Liga, Győr – Haladás 3:2
Vladica Brdarovski played the opening 45 minutes for Győr before he was taken out at the start of the 2nd half by Ádám Nagy. Brdarovski recorded the assist on the second goal for his team in the 39th minute when his cross was headed home by Tamás Koltai. Vladica also picked up a yellow card in the 29th minute.
Romania, Liga I, Viitorul – Dinamo București 0:2
Kristijan Naumovski stayed on the bench for Dinamo București as the #2 keeper behind Traian Marc, while Boban Nikolov was also an unused substitute for Viitorul.
Romania, Liga I, Steaua București – Concordia 2:2
Hristijan Dragarski played the complete match for Concordia and also received a yellow card in the 59th minute. Dragarski gave away a penalty in the 29th minute when the referee ruled that he committed a foul inside the area. It was a questionable decision as Dragarski could not believe the call. To be fair, later in the game, Concordia was also awarded a suspect penalty.
Cyprus, First Division (Championship Group), Apollon – APOEL 1:0
Valmir Nafiu was an unused substitute for APOEL.
Cyprus, First Division (Relegation Group), Ayia Napa – Doxa 0:0
Bojan Markoski played all 90 minutes for Ayia Napa in the goalless draw against Doxa. With two rounds to go, Ayia Napa currently sits one point above the relegation zone.
Poland, T-Mobile Ekstraklasa, Wisła Kraków – Górnik Zabrze 4:1
Ostoja Stjepanovic opened on the bench for Wisła Kraków before he made a late appearance in the 87th minute to replace Maciej Jankowski.
Poland, I Liga, Sandecja – Zagłębie Lubin 0:1
Aleksandar Todorovski started at right-back for Zagłębie Lubin and played the full 90 minutes.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, BH Telecom Premijer Liga, Sarajevo – Zrinjski 1:0
Krste Velkoski played the entire game for Sarajevo who got an important win over Zrinjski to move into sole possession of first place. Striker Leon Benko scored the lone goal in the 80th minute.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, BH Telecom Premijer Liga, Drina – Olimpic 3:0
Filip Gligorov was given a rest by Olimpic who have shifted their focus to the domestic cup final against Široki Brijeg.
Thailand, Toyota Premier League, Chiangrai United – Muangthong United 1:2
Mario Gjurovski was not included in the matchday squad by Muangthong United. This was the third consecutive game that Gjurovski missed for his club.
Thailand, Toyota Premier League, Chainat – Bangkok Glass 1:1
Darko Tasevski opened on the bench for Bangkok Glass before he was brought on at the start of the 2nd half to replace Goshi Okubo, while Borche Manevski once again did not feature for Chainat.
Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Tirana – Skenderbeu 0:0
Aco Stojkov was an unused substitute for Skenderbeu, while Kire Ristevski started for Tirana and played until the 77th minute when he was replaced by Renato Hyshmeri. With this point, Skenderbeu inched closer to clinching the league title.
Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Flamurtari – Partizani 0:1
Ardian Cuculi played all 90 minutes for Partizani and was part of a defense that kept a clean sheet, while Nijaz Lena also played the full match for Flamuratri and received a yellow card in the 90th minute. Cuculi served as the captain for his team.
Greece, Super League, Asteras Tripoli – Kerkyra 2:0
Vladimir Dimitrovski was an unused substitute for Kerkyra. This was the final round of the regular season in Greece.
Slovakia, Fortuna Liga, Košice – Spartak Trnava 1:0
Darko Tofiloski played from the start for Košice and kept a clean sheet in the narrow home victory over Spartak Trnava.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Čukarički – Crvena Zvezda 2:0
Daniel Avramovski opened on the bench for Crvena Zvezda before he was introduced in the 66th minute to replace Marko Grujic. This loss dropped Crvena Zvezda eight points behind Partizan, so their title ambitions are over this season.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, OFK Beograd – Radnički Niš 0:0
Darko Micevski started in midfield for OFK Beograd and played the full 90 minutes. Micevski created one chance in the 17th minute, but his shot went just wide of the goal.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Donji Srem – Vojvodina 1:2
Riste Mitrevski played the entire game for Donji Srem in central defense, while his teammate Martin Hristov stayed on the bench as an unused substitute.
Serbia, Jelen SuperLiga, Voždovac – Napredak 1:0
Tome Kitanovski was not available for Voždovac due to a yellow cards suspension.
Azerbaijan, Topaz Premyer Liqası, Khazar Lankaran – Qarabağ 1:1
Muarem Muarem played all 90 minutes for Qarabağ and also received a yellow card in the 26th minute. Qarabağ notched a late equalizer on a well struck free kick by Leroy George.
Czech Republic, Synot Liga, Slovácko – Brno 1:1
Veliche Shumulikoski got the start for Slovácko and played the complete match. Slovácko scored their one goal from a penalty, but Brno came back to record a point.
South Korea, K-League Classic, Jeonnam – Daejeon 0:0
Stevica Ristic started in attack for Jeonnam and played the full 90 minutes. Ristic almost scored an incredible goal on a sliding volley in the 12th minute, but his effort hit the crossbar.
Sweden, Allsvenskan, Häcken – Örebro 2:0
Leonard Zuta played the entire game for Häcken and was part of a defense that kept a clean sheet in the home victory over Örebro.
Finland, Veikkausliiga, HIFK – Inter Turku 2:1
Egzon Belica played all 90 minutes for Inter Turku who suffered a tough loss by conceding the game winner in stoppage time of the 90th minute.
Armenia, Premier League, Banants – Mika 0:0
Filip Timov opened on the bench for Banants before he was introduced in the 62nd minute to replace Valter Poghosyan. Timov also received a yellow card in the 86th minute.