Excellent weekend for the Macedonian footballers as Emini, Muarem, Trajanov, Bardi and Matić found the back of the net plus Trichkovski assisted as he forced an opponent to score an own goal.
Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Teuta – Bylis 1:0
Nijas Lena and Florijan Kadriu started for Teuta. Lena played all minutes in midfield, while Kadriu was replaced after 53 minutes by Arbër Çyrbja. For Bylis, Flamur Tairi made the start and played until the half-time break before he was substituted by Edmilson Dos Santos.
Albania, Kategoria Superiore, Vllaznia – Kukësi 1:2
Forward Izair Emini opened in attack for Kukësi and scored the equalizer in the 33rd minute when he benefited from a mess after a corner. His team scored one more goal in the second half, thus winning on the road against Vllaznia.
Emini’s goal (at 1:45):
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cFSttOEGK_8
Australia, A-League, Central Coast Mariners – Melbourne Victory 0:2
Daniel Georgievski was an unused substitute for the visitors.
Austria, Tipico Bundesliga, Austria – Ried 3:1
Vanche Shikov made the start for Austria and played all minutes in the home win against Ried.
Austria, Tipico Bundesliga, Admira – Wolfsberger AC 0:2
Eldis Bajrami opened on the bench for Admira and played from the 79th minute after he replaced Daniel Toth.
Azerbaijan, Topaz Premyer Liqası, Qarabağ – Zirə 2:0
Muarem Muarem made the start for Qarabağ and scored the opener in the 3rd minute when he netted with a left-footed shot from inside the box. Qarabağ scored one more goal to complete the home win against Zirə.
Muarem’s goal (at 2:20):
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League, Oostende – Charleroi 2:1
Gjoko Zajkov made the second consecutive start for Charleroi, unfortunately his team lost away to Oostende.
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League, Gent – Leuven 1:1
Jovan Kostovski started in attack for Leuven and played until the 86th minute when he made way for Yves Lenaerts.
Belgium, Jupiler Pro League, Lokeren – Westerlo 2:1
Besart Abdurahimi spent all minutes on Lokeren’s bench.
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Premijer Liga, Mladost Doboj Kakanj – Vitez 0:0
Aleksandar Anastasov opened on the away side’s bench and played the last half hour in the goalless draw away to Mladost.
Bulgaria, A Grupa, Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Levski 1:1
Vanco Trajanov started in defensive midfield for the home team and played until the 80th mintue when Georgi Valchev took his place. Trajanov opened the score in the 16th miunte when he fired a shot from just outside the box. Trajanov’s teammate Stefan Jevtoski didn’t make the matchday squad for Lokomotiv.
Trajanov’s goal (at 0:35):
Czech Republic, Synot Liga, Bohemians 1905 – Teplice 1:1
Vladimir Dimitrovski remained on the bench in his team last-minute draw away from home.
Czech Republic, Synot Liga, Vysočina – Sigma Olomouc 2:1
Yani Urdinov played the whole match as left back in his team important come-from-behind win over fellow strugglers Sigma Olomouc.
Czech Republic, Synot Liga, Slovan Liberec – Slovácko 0:0
Veliche Shumulikoski played the whole match for the visitors. His team managed to held Slovan to a goalless draw even though they played the last 20 minutes with 10 men. Shumulikoski wore the captain armband for his club.
Croatia, MAXtv Prva Liga, Rijeka – Osijek 2:1
Stefan Ristovski played the whole match for the hosts. Leonard Zhuta did not feature in this game as he was suspended due to yellow cards accumulation. Rijeka actually appealed this decision as Zhuta was awarded a yellow card for handballing in the last game, but TV replays showed that the ball touched his chest, not hand, but the suspension remained.
Croatia, MAXtv Prva Liga, Dinamo Zagreb – Slaven Belupo 2:1
Muzafer Ejupi did not feature in this match as he was nursing an injury.
Cyprus, First Division, AEL – Ethnikos Achnas 5:2
In the Macedonian derby on Cyprus, Ostoja Stjepanovikj celebrated a 5:2 win over Martin Bogatinov. Bogatinov played the whole match for the visitors, while Stjepanovikj was introduced in the 69th minute.
Match highlights:
Cyrpus, First Division, AEK Larnaca – Apollon 2:2
Ivan Trichkovski was one of the most active players for the home team in a match where they let slip a 2 goals lead. Trichkovski, who played the whole match on the right wing, took part in the first goal as he got a ball in the center of the pitch, passed it to Alves who then assisted to Larena for a 1:0 lead. Later, Trichkovski sent a cross from the right which was deflected by defender Monteiro and ended in Apollon’s net for 2:0. That counts as an assist for Trichko. However, AEK let the lead slip and had to satisfy with a point. Trichko was also booked in 85th minute.
Match highlights (AEK’s goals at 1:45 and 2:33):
Cyprus, First Division, Ermis – Aris 3:1
Edin Nuredinoski was back between the posts for Aris. He had two great stops in the first half to deny the hosts, but his team was unable to withstand the pressure.
Match highlights:
Hungary, OTP Bank Liga, MTK – Újpest 2:1
Both Enis Bardi and Viktor Angelov played the whole game for Újpest. Bardi scored the equalizer in the 77th minute, while Angelot collected a yellow card in the 35th minute.
Bardi’s goal (at 2:00):
Hungary, OTP Bank Liga, Honvéd – Vasas 0:0
Kire Ristevski picked up a yellow card in the 33rd minute and was later taken off for Norbert Könyves in the 77th minute. Despite his team had a two player advantage since the 70th minute, Vasas failed to score a winner.
Italy, Serie A, Inter – Palermo 3:1
Aleksandar Trajkovski has a minor injury which was the reason for him not to be included in the squad for this road game.
Italy, Serie A, Genoa – Empoli 1:0
For the first time in 2016 Goran Pandev featured in a game for Genoa. He wsa in the first 11 and played untill the 88th minute when he was substituted by Diego capel. After the game manager Gian Piero Gasperini praised his performances.
Italy, Serie B, Virtus Entella – Bari 2:0
Nikola Jakimovski spent the whole game on the visiting bench.
Malaysia, Piala FA, Kedah – Kelantan 1:1 (5:4 p.s.o.)
Bazhe Ilijoski started for Kelantan and was taken off for Wan Zaharulnizam in the 77th minute. His team got eliminated from this cup competition on penalties.
Moldova, Divizia Naționala, Speranța – Dacia 0:1
Nedjit Meziri remained on the bench in his team away win.
Netherlands, Eerste Divisie, NAC Breda – Achilles 3:1
Uroš Matić played the entire match for the home side and confirmed the win with his goal in the 2nd minute of the injury time.
To watch Matić’s goal click here.
Poland, Ekstraklasa, Śląsk – Zagłębie 0:2
Aleksandar Todorovski played the full 90 minutes for the visitors.
Russia, Chempionat Rossii, Krylia Sovetov – Rostov 0:1
Adis Jahovikj played the whole game for the home side.
Serbia, Super Liga, OFK Beograd – Novi Pazar 0:0
Daniel Avramovski started in the midfield for OFK Beograd and had two chances to score at 45th and 67th minute of the game. He was substituted at 83rd minute by Nemanja Vidaković. Darko Micevski played whole game for the visitors.
Serbia, Super Liga, Voždovac – Mladost Lučani 4:1
Aleksandar Lazevski played entire 90 minutes for the visiting side in their heavy road defeat while his teammate Tome Kitanovski didn’t make the matchday squad.
Serbia, Super Liga, Crvena Zvezda – Jagodina 3:1
David Babunski remained on the bench second game in a row for the home team.
Serbia, Super Liga, Radnički Niš – Partizan 0:1
Petar Krstić spent whole match on the home team bench while his teammate Roberto Stajev once again didn’t make the matchday squad.
Slovakia, Fortuna Liga, Dunajska Streda – Ružomberok 1:1
Darko Tofiloski started at keeper for Ružomberok and played entire match. He received a yellow card at 90’+2 minute.
Slovakia, Fortuna Liga, Podbrezová – Senica 1:0
Dejan Peshevski was part of the starting eleven for Podbrezová and played untill 66th minute of the game when Roman Sabler took his place.
Slovenia, PrvaLiga Telekom Slovenije, Maribor – Olimpija 0:0
Agim Ibraimi has played the whole game for the home team in their goalless draw against Olimpija
Slovenia, PrvaLiga Telekom Slovenije, Domžale – Gorica 1:1
Zeni Husmani was unused substitute for Domžale.
Thailand, Toyota Thai Premier League, Bangkok United – Buriram United 3:5
Mario Gjurovski played the first 45 minutes for Bangkok. He was substituted at the halftime by brazilian international Leandro Tatu.
Thailand, Toyota Thai Premier League, Bangkok Glass – Osotsapa 4:1
Darko Tasevski played till 64th minute for Bangkok Glass when he made way for Daniel García Rodríguez.
Turkey, PTT 1. Lig, Adanaspor – Kayseri Erciyesspor 3:1
Stefan Ashkovski came of the visitors bench at 66th minute to replace Cihan Yıldız.
Turkey, PTT 1. Lig, Trabzonspor – Boluspor 0:0
Mirko Ivanovski wasn’t summoned in the 18 player matchday squad by Boluspor.