Match report
FYR Macedonia Defeats Armenia 2-0 in UEFA Nations League
FYR Macedonia
2–0
FT
Armenia
Sep 10, 2024
FYR Macedonia stunned Armenia with a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League match on 2024-09-10. Goals from Elif Bardhi and Boris Miovski sealed the win for FYR Macedonia, who withstood a tough challenge from Armenia despite playing a man down after Gjoko Zajkov's red card. The win gives FYR Macedonia a crucial boost in the competition.
Key Facts
- • FYR Macedonia defeated Armenia 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League
- • Elif Bardhi scored the opening goal at minute 70
- • Boris Miovski netted the second goal at minute 78
- • Gjoko Zajkov received a red card for FYR Macedonia in the 45th minute
- • Luis Zelarayán was booked for Armenia at minute 70
Lineups
FYR Macedonia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
- 3 S. Ashkovski (D)
- 5 G. Zajkov (D)
- 6 V. Musliu (D)
- 13 B. Dimoski (D)
- 20 D. Babunski (M)
- 16 I. Alimi (M)
- 11 D. Churlinov (M)
- 10 E. Bardhi (M)
- 7 E. Elmas (M)
- 9 B. Miovski (F)
Substitutes
- 23 L. Qamili
- 4 N. Serafimov
- 21 J. Atanasov
- 18 T. Kostadinov
- 15 J. Manev
- 8 E. Alioski
- 14 D. Mitrovski
- 17 K. Trapanovski
- 22 D. Shishkovski
- 2 A. Iljazovski
- 12 I. Aleksovski
- 19 M. Ilievski
Armenia
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 O. Čančarević (G)
- 2 A. Calisir (D)
- 3 V. Haroyan (D)
- 4 G. Harutyunyan (D)
- 13 K. Hovhannisyan (M)
- 6 U. Iwu (M)
- 8 E. Spertsyan (M)
- 21 N. Tiknizyan (M)
- 7 E. Sevikyan (F)
- 17 G. Ranos (F)
- 10 L. Zelarayán (F)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Serobyan
- 23 V. Bichakhchyan
- 19 E. Grigoryan
- 11 H. Harutyunyan
- 14 G. Manvelyan
- 15 D. Davidyan
- 18 Z. Shaghoyan
- 22 S. Muradyan
- 16 H. Avagyan
- 12 A. Beglaryan
- 5 E. Simonyan
- 20 A. Khamoyan
Timeline
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4' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Churlinov · On: L. Qamili
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39' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardE. Elmas
Foul
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44' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardGjoko Zajkov
Foul
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45'+4 FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardGjoko Zajkov
Argument
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45'+4 FYR Macedonia Card · Red CardGjoko Zajkov
Argument
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46' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Babunski · On: Nikola Serafimov
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46' Armenia subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Ranos · On: A. Serobyan
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54' Armenia Card · Yellow CardNair Tiknizyan
Foul
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59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Alimi · On: J. Atanasov
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59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Qamili · On: T. Kostadinov
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66' Armenia subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Sevikyan · On: V. Bichakhchyan
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66' Armenia subst · Substitution 3Off: Nair Tiknizyan · On: E. Grigoryan
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70' Armenia Card · Yellow CardL. Zelarayán
Argument
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70' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalE. Bardhi
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74' Armenia subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Zelarayán · On: H. Harutyunyan
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78' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalB. Miovski · Assist: Stole Dimitrievski
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83' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Ashkovski · On: J. Manev
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86' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardNikola Serafimov
Foul
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86' Armenia subst · Substitution 5Off: André Calisir · On: G. Manvelyan
Match Stats
| Stat | FYR Macedonia | Armenia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 366 | 522 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 297 | 441 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 7 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 11 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FYR Macedonia capitalized on their numerical disadvantage, scoring the first goal in the 70th minute through Elif Bardhi
- ▸ Boris Miovski's goal in the 78th minute solidified FYR Macedonia's lead, despite playing a man down