Aleksandar Trajkovski converted a penalty in the 78th minute to help Macedonia avoid an unlucky loss against Albania. After the 1:0 road win against Israel hopes were very high among the Macedonian fans, creating an atmosphere of a must win game against Albania in Strumica, the hometown of Goran Pandev. Coach Igor Angelovski brought the
WC qualifier: Albania – Macedonia 2:1 (Video)
In a match that lasted two days, Macedonia got defeated with a late goal and opened the 2018 World Cup qualifier with a disappointment.
Albania – Macedonia 0:0
Albania and Macedonia played a scoreless draw in a friendly match held tonight in Korca. The match was used by both coaches to test the current form of several new players, but they brought an unentertaining match which ended with the most unpopular result.
Macedonian squad announced
Mirsad Jonuz, the coach of the Macedonian national team, announced the squad for the upcoming friendly match against Albania.
Yet another lost talent
Orhan Mustafi got Swiss passport and hopes he can get a call for the Swiss national team. He is the newest lost talent who could have played for the macedonian national team, but chose another country over Macedonia.
Terek Grozny signed Nikola Karcev
Former FK Rabotnicki Skopje defender, Nikola Karcev, joined Russian Premier Liga team FK Terek Grozny with whom he signed a one year contract.
Two goals for Baldovaliev
Zoran Baldovaliev scored two goals and brought his team a valuable win in the Bulgarian championship. This week also Goran Pandev and Arben Nuhiu scored goals for their teams.