Macedonia's under-18 national team lost 0:1 in the first of two friendly matches against Montenegro.
The match at the “Biljanini Izvori” Stadium in Ohrid was decided in the 71st minute, when Arda Iljazovski scored an own goal.
In the first half, Vasko Popaliski had the best opportunity for our team with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, while the same player also failed to score after a scramble in the opponent’s six-yard box.
The second match between Macedonia and Montenegro will be played on Tuesday, kicking off at 11:00.
Macedonia: Montenegro 0:1 (0:0)
0:1 Arda Iljazovski (own goal) 71’
Macedonia: Luka Grchevski, Aleksa Jazagikj, Teo Stojchevski, Pavel Koteski, Marko Ivanov, Alek Chedomirski (from 54. Alek Tripkov), Arda Iljazovski (from 78. Luka Georgiev), Blendi Ljachka, Vasko Popaliski, Andrej Cvetkovski, Marko Mirchevski (from 54. Jakov Preliski).
Head coach: Vlatko Kolev.
Montenegro: Simon Soshikj, Stefan Nedikj, Andrija Rondovikj, Petar Ivanovikj (from 77. Luka Markovikj), Matija Rakchevikj, Aleksa Tsaushevikj (from 67. Matija Knezhevikj), Mark Gjokaj (from 77. Pavle Pejovikj), Vesko Chukikj, Petar Radomirovikj, Danilo Kisikj (from 67. Nemanja Kljajevikj), Luka Vushurovikj (from 77. Petar Begovikj).
Head coach: Radovan Kavaja.
