UEFA Nations League

North Macedonia vs Liechtenstein, 2018-19 UEFA Nations League, League D

· UEFA Nations League
North Macedonia
  • 10': Aleksandar Trajkovski
  • 30': Aleksandar Trajkovski
  • 36': Goran Pandev
  • 67': Ezgjan Alioski
FT
4 - 1
Liechtenstein
  • 37': Seyhan Yildiz

About

North Macedonia are hosting Liechtenstein at Tose Proeski Arena, Skopje, North Macedonia, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Nations League.

Match Commentary

  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 2': Foul by Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia).
  • 2': Maximilian Goppel (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 2': Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 3': Corner, Liechtenstein. Conceded by Egzon Bejtulai.
  • 4': Attempt saved. Goran Pandev (Macedonia) left footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ferhan Hasani.
  • 6': Attempt saved. Enis Bardhi (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eljif Elmas.
  • 9': Attempt missed. Nicolas Hasler (Liechtenstein) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Seyhan Yildiz.
  • 10': Goal! Macedonia 1, Liechtenstein 0. Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Goran Pandev with a through ball.
  • 13': Attempt missed. Ferhan Hasani (Macedonia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski.
  • 17': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Eljif Elmas.
  • 20': Enis Bardhi (Macedonia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 20': Foul by Marcel Büchel (Liechtenstein).
  • 21': Hand ball by Aaron Sele (Liechtenstein).
  • 22': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Seyhan Yildiz.
  • 23': Delay in match Aaron Sele (Liechtenstein) because of an injury.
  • 23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 27': Attempt saved. Sandro Wolfinger (Liechtenstein) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolas Hasler.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Goran Pandev (Macedonia) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ilija Nestorovski.
  • 29': Substitution, Liechtenstein. Robin Gubser replaces Aaron Sele because of an injury.
  • 30': Goal! Macedonia 2, Liechtenstein 0. Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Goran Pandev.
  • 31': Daniel Kaufmann (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 31': Foul by Goran Pandev (Macedonia).
  • 34': Foul by Marcel Büchel (Liechtenstein).
  • 34': Goran Pandev (Macedonia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 34': Marcel Büchel (Liechtenstein) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 35': Attempt saved. Enis Bardhi (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
  • 36': Goal! Macedonia 3, Liechtenstein 0. Goran Pandev (Macedonia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a set piece situation.
  • 37': Goal! Macedonia 3, Liechtenstein 1. Seyhan Yildiz (Liechtenstein) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Robin Gubser.
  • 39': Daniel Kaufmann (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 39': Foul by Ilija Nestorovski (Macedonia).
  • 40': Attempt blocked. Robin Gubser (Liechtenstein) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Seyhan Yildiz.
  • 40': Attempt missed. Ilija Nestorovski (Macedonia) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Goran Pandev.
  • 41': Foul by Visar Musliu (Macedonia).
  • 41': Sandro Wolfinger (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Foul by Ferhan Hasani (Macedonia).
  • 43': Marcel Büchel (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Foul by Eljif Elmas (Macedonia).
  • 43': Marcel Büchel (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Macedonia 3, Liechtenstein 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Macedonia 3, Liechtenstein 1.
  • 50': Foul by Ferhan Hasani (Macedonia).
  • 50': Martin Rechsteiner (Liechtenstein) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 51': Attempt missed. Maximilian Goppel (Liechtenstein) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 57': Attempt blocked. Ilija Nestorovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 61': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 62': Attempt saved. Seyhan Yildiz (Liechtenstein) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
  • 66': Attempt missed. Eljif Elmas (Macedonia) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
  • 67': Attempt saved. Ilija Nestorovski (Macedonia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Goran Pandev.
  • 67': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Benjamin Buchel.
  • 67': Goal! Macedonia 4, Liechtenstein 1. Ezgjan Alioski (Macedonia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a corner.
  • 69': Substitution, Macedonia. Boban Nikolov replaces Goran Pandev.
  • 71': Ferhan Hasani (Macedonia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 71': Foul by Sandro Wolfinger (Liechtenstein).
  • 72': Substitution, Liechtenstein. Philippe Erne replaces Marcel Büchel.
  • 77': Ezgjan Alioski (Macedonia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 77': Foul by Seyhan Yildiz (Liechtenstein).
  • 77': Seyhan Yildiz (Liechtenstein) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 77': Substitution, Macedonia. Stefan Ristovski replaces Egzon Bejtulai.
  • 78': Attempt missed. Enis Bardhi (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
  • 79': Substitution, Liechtenstein. Niklas Kieber replaces Sandro Wolfinger.
  • 79': Ezgjan Alioski (Macedonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 79': Foul by Nicolas Hasler (Liechtenstein).
  • 80': Attempt saved. Eljif Elmas (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski.
  • 81': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Michele Polverino.
  • 83': Substitution, Macedonia. Stefan Spirovski replaces Ilija Nestorovski.
  • 86': Attempt saved. Boban Nikolov (Macedonia) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 86': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Benjamin Buchel.
  • 86': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski.
  • 86': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Sandro Wieser.
  • 87': Attempt saved. Boban Nikolov (Macedonia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eljif Elmas with a cross.
  • 89': Attempt saved. Aleksandar Trajkovski (Macedonia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stefan Ristovski.
  • 89': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Benjamin Buchel.
  • 89': Attempt saved. Ferhan Hasani (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Stefan Spirovski.
  • 90'+1': Corner, Macedonia. Conceded by Sandro Wieser.
  • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Enis Bardhi (Macedonia) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Aleksandar Trajkovski following a corner.
  • 90'+2': Enis Bardhi (Macedonia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Robin Gubser (Liechtenstein).
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Macedonia 4, Liechtenstein 1.
  • 90'+4': Match ends, Macedonia 4, Liechtenstein 1.

Statistics

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7 Fouls 7
2 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
1 Corner Kicks 7
9 Saves 2
33 Possession 67
6 SHOTS 23
3 ON GOAL 13
0.5 On Target % 0.6
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
284 Accurate Passes 671
377 Passes 756
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
0 Accurate Crosses 4
2 Crosses 16
0.0 Cross % 0.3
65 Long Balls 52
27 Accurate Long Balls 38
0.4 Long Balls % 0.7
1 Blocked Shots 3
7 Effective Tackles 4
12 Tackles 10
0.6 Tackle % 0.4
10 Interceptions 14
28 Effective Clearances 8
28 Clearances 8

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Nations League

Venue: Tose Proeski Arena
Location: Skopje, North Macedonia
Attendance: 8,100

UEFA Nations League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Spain 6 +9 16
2 Denmark 6 +2 8
3 Serbia 6 -3 6
4 Switzerland 6 -8 2
Full Standings

Line-Ups

MKD North Macedonia (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Stole Dimitrievski (GK)
3 Gjoko Zajkov
6 Visar Musliu
8 Ezgjan Alioski
15 Egzon Bejtulai
21 Eljif Elmas
7 Enis Bardhi
11 Ferhan Hasani
9 Aleksandar Trajkovski Yellow Card
23 Ilija Nestorovski
10 Goran Pandev
North Macedonia Substitutes:
Stefan Spirovski, Damjan Siskovski, Boban Nikolov, Stefan Ristovski, Mite Cikarski, Kire Ristevski, Kristijan Tosevski, David Nilsson, Arijan Ademi.

LIE Liechtenstein (5-3-2)

No. Name
1 Benjamin Büchel (GK)
23 Michele Polverino
10 Sandro Wieser
4 Daniel Kaufmann
3 Maximilian Göppel
22 Martin Rechsteiner
8 Aron Sele
9 Marcel Büchel Yellow Card
18 Nicolas Hasler
20 Sandro Wolfinger
15 Seyhan Yildiz
Liechtenstein Substitutes:
Thomas Hobi, Mathias Sele, Justin Ospelt, Andreas Malin, Philippe Erne, Marco Wolfinger, Fabio Eberlel, Niklas Kieber, Livio Meier, Robin Gubser.

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