Macedonia's U-15 national team began its campaign at the World Championship in the 7+1 format in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a victory. In their opening match of the tournament, head coach Goran Stankovski's charges recorded a convincing 4:1 win against Panama.
Macedonia's young hopes made an excellent start, scoring four goals and putting in a confident performance against their counterparts from Panama.
Fisnik Amiti, who scored twice, Dorotej Hristov and Stefan Stojanoski, who each found the back of the opponents' net once, were the goalscorers.
Macedonia started this match with the following starting lineup: Mario Stojkovski, Jetmir Asani, Din Rozhajac, Stefan Arsov, Davor Tanevski, Joan Gorgjievski, Dorotej Hristov and Jovan Janchevski.
The World Championship in the 7+1 format is part of FIFA's project for the development of youth football and the provision of international competitive experience. The matches are played with seven outfield players and a goalkeeper, lasting 40 minutes, with two 20-minute halves.
Macedonia still have matches against Chad, Kenya, Malta and Niger to come in the group stage, with the possibility of progressing to the knockout stage.
