In the first match of the European Championship qualifying campaign, Macedonia earned a point after playing out a goalless draw with Northern Ireland in Turnovo.
Selektor Dimitar Kapinkovski’s men had a chance to claim all three points, but the visitors were also in a position to secure victory, especially in the closing stages.
Northern Ireland’s players nevertheless had the clearest chance to score, hitting the crossbar of Aleksandar Trajkov’s goal in the 84th minute through a shot by Callum Thompson.
Macedonia’s internationals could have scored in the first half when Ditmir Hodža failed to make the best contact with the ball after a corner, while later our team also threatened through Muhamed Kurtiši and Ivan Tančev.
The tournament continues on Saturday, when Macedonia will also face Switzerland in Turnovo, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00.
