The Macedonian U19 national team played two friendlies against Cyprus this past week in Strumica and provided a goalless draw and a 3:2 win.
photo by FFM: team photo before one of the matches
The friendlies are part of the preparation of our national team in view of its official obligations in the qualifying phase of the European Youth Championship in November.
September 24, Blagoj Istatov stadium in Strumica ![]()
Macedonia –
Cyprus 0:0
Macedonia: Tasev; Serafimov, Janevski, Bukji (52′ Stoilevski), Chajani, Angelov, Gjorgievski (84′ Nazifi), Tashov, Elezi, Trajkov (46′ Pavleski), Talevski (46′ Zenku). Coach: Nedjat Shabani
Cyprus: Stylianidis; Charalambous (77′ Christakis), Kaiafas, Venizelou, Vrontis (72′ Pattichis), Athanasiou (60′ Zenonos), St. Georgiou (77′ Kolias), Kyriakidis (60′ Tsoutsoukis), Tziamas (77′ Spyridakis), Asimenos (77′ Evangelou), Savva (77′ Themistokleous). Coach: Saša Jovanović
September 26, Blagoj Istatov stadium in Strumica ![]()
Macedonia –
Cyprus 3:2 (1:2)
Goals: 40′ Zenku, 83′ Nazifi, 90′ Stoilevski – 6′ Vrontis, 25′ Savva
Macedonia: Tasev; Miloshevski, Serafimov, Osmani, Chajani, Angelov, Gjorgievski, Tashov, Elezi, Zenku, Talevski. Also played: Pavleski, Trajkov, Janevski, Stoilevski, Nazifi. Coach: Nedjat Shabani
Cyprus: Kyriakou; Kyriakidis (60′ Zenonos), Venizelos, Caiaphas, Evgelou, Tziamas (89′ Kolias), Vrontis (76′ Charalambous), Asimenos (89′ Spyridakis), Tsoutsouki (60′ Athanasiou), Savva (89′ Themistokleous), Georgiou (76′ Christakis). Coach: Saša Jovanović
