Match report

Faroe Islands 1–1 FYR Macedonia: Draw in UEFA Nations League

Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
1–1
FT
FYR Macedonia
FYR Macedonia
Sep 7, 2024

Faroe Islands managed to hold off FYR Macedonia to secure a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Nations League. The match was characterized by early penalty scores from both sides, setting the stage for an eventful game. Faroe Islands' V. Davidsen opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 9th minute, followed by FYR Macedonia's E. Bardhi leveling the score with another penalty in the 49th minute. The draw reflects a balanced performance from both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Faroe Islands scored first through V. Davidsen's penalty kick in the 9th minute.
  • • FYR Macedonia equalized through E. Bardhi's penalty kick in the 49th minute.
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards throughout the match.
  • • Faroe Islands made several substitutions, with R. Joensen and A. Justinussen replacing M. Mikkelsen and J. Edmundsson respectively.
  • • FYR Macedonia also made substitutions, with Ezgjan Alioski and L. Qamili coming on.

Lineups

Faroe Islands

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 B. á Reynatrøð (G)
  • 2 J. Danielsen (D)
  • 15 S. Chukwudi (D)
  • 14 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 3 V. Davidsen (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (M)
  • 6 R. Joensen (M)
  • 10 S. Vatnhamar (M)
  • 20 H. Sørensen (M)
  • 8 M. Olsen (M)
  • 9 J. Edmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 H. Askham
  • 18 M. Mikkelsen
  • 17 A. Justinussen
  • 19 P. Johannesen
  • 21 P. Knudsen
  • 5 S. Nattestad
  • 22 D. Johansen
  • 11 K. Olsen
  • 1 S. Eyðsteinsson
  • 4 A. Svensson
  • 7 J. Benjaminsen
  • 12 K. Joensen

FYR Macedonia

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 2 A. Iljazovski (D)
  • 4 N. Serafimov (D)
  • 6 V. Musliu (D)
  • 14 D. Mitrovski (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 16 I. Alimi (M)
  • 13 B. Dimoski (M)
  • 9 B. Miovski (F)
  • 7 E. Elmas (F)
  • 11 D. Churlinov (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 E. Alioski
  • 23 L. Qamili
  • 19 M. Ilievski
  • 18 T. Kostadinov
  • 3 S. Ashkovski
  • 20 D. Babunski
  • 15 J. Manev
  • 21 J. Atanasov
  • 22 D. Shishkovski
  • 5 G. Zajkov
  • 17 K. Trapanovski
  • 12 I. Aleksovski

Timeline

  1. FYR Macedonia
    8' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    Ahmed Iljazovski

    Foul

  2. Faroe Islands
    9' Faroe Islands Goal · Penalty
    V. Davidsen
  3. Faroe Islands
    12' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Johansen Chukwudi

    Foul

  4. FYR Macedonia
    17' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    Nikola Serafimov

    Foul

  5. Faroe Islands
    45'+2 Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    J. Edmundsson

    Foul

  6. FYR Macedonia
    46' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ahmed Iljazovski · On: Ezgjan Alioski
  7. FYR Macedonia
    46' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dimitar Mitrovski · On: L. Qamili
  8. FYR Macedonia
    49' FYR Macedonia Goal · Penalty
    E. Bardhi
  9. Faroe Islands
    66' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Joensen · On: M. Mikkelsen
  10. Faroe Islands
    66' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Edmundsson · On: A. Justinussen
  11. FYR Macedonia
    77' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Churlinov · On: M. Ilievski
  12. Faroe Islands
    84' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olsen · On: Patrik Johannesen
  13. Faroe Islands
    84' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Vatnhamar · On: P. Knudsen
  14. FYR Macedonia
    90'+3 FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    I. Alimi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Faroe Islands FYR Macedonia
Fouls 16 5
Pass Accuracy 71% 83%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 17
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 300 656
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 213 545
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty by V. Davidsen gave Faroe Islands a quick lead, setting a confident tone.
  • ▸ E. Bardhi's penalty in the second half was crucial, bringing FYR Macedonia back into the game and ensuring the match ended in a draw.