Match report

FYR Macedonia Defeats Latvia 3-0 in UEFA Nations League

Latvia
Latvia
0–3
FT
FYR Macedonia
FYR Macedonia
Oct 10, 2024

FYR Macedonia triumphed with a convincing 3-0 victory over Latvia in the UEFA Nations League, thanks to goals from J. Atanasov, L. Qamili, and E. Elmas. Latvia struggled to contain the Macedonian attack, leading to a dominant performance by FYR Macedonia.

Key Facts

  • • FYR Macedonia scored three goals by J. Atanasov (35'), L. Qamili (70'), and E. Elmas (90'+3').
  • • Latvia had a yellow card for Andrejs Cigaņiks (42').
  • • FYR Macedonia had two yellow cards for B. Dimoski (61') and M. Ristovski (80').
  • • Latvia made three substitutions: V. Gutkovskis for D. Šits, V. Jagodinskis for R. Uldrikis, and A. Saveļjevs for L. Vapne.

Lineups

Latvia

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Matrevics (G)
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 6 K. Tobers (D)
  • 3 V. Jagodinskis (D)
  • 14 A. Cigaņiks (D)
  • 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 22 A. Saveļjevs (M)
  • 8 R. Varslavāns (M)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (F)
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Šits
  • 20 R. Uldriķis
  • 17 L. Vapne
  • 7 E. Dašķevičs
  • 21 M. Toņiševs
  • 4 K. Dubra
  • 16 A. Jaunzems
  • 1 K. Zviedris
  • 12 F. Orols
  • 11 E. Birka
  • 19 D. Meļņiks
  • 5 A. Černomordijs

FYR Macedonia

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 15 D. Babunski (D)
  • 5 J. Manev (D)
  • 6 V. Musliu (D)
  • 8 E. Alioski (D)
  • 16 I. Alimi (M)
  • 3 S. Ashkovski (M)
  • 21 J. Atanasov (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 7 E. Elmas (M)
  • 9 B. Miovski (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Dimoski
  • 18 T. Kostadinov
  • 19 M. Ristovski
  • 23 L. Qamili
  • 14 D. Velkovski
  • 22 D. Shishkovski
  • 17 M. Ilievski
  • 11 D. Mitrovski
  • 12 I. Aleksovski
  • 4 A. Stojchevski
  • 2 A. Iljazovski

Timeline

  1. Latvia
    17' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: D. Šits
  2. FYR Macedonia
    35' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Atanasov
  3. Latvia
    42' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    Andrejs Cigaņiks

    Foul

  4. FYR Macedonia
    55' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ashkovski · On: B. Dimoski
  5. FYR Macedonia
    55' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Musliu · On: T. Kostadinov
  6. FYR Macedonia
    61' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dimoski

    Foul

  7. FYR Macedonia
    66' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Babunski · On: M. Ristovski
  8. FYR Macedonia
    66' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ezgjan Alioski · On: L. Qamili
  9. FYR Macedonia
    70' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Qamili
  10. Latvia
    71' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vitālijs Jagodinskis · On: R. Uldrikis
  11. FYR Macedonia
    80' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ristovski

    Foul

  12. Latvia
    82' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Saveļjevs · On: Lūkass Vapne
  13. Latvia
    82' Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Zelenkovs · On: E. Dašķevičs
  14. FYR Macedonia
    85' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Miovski · On: D. Velkoski
  15. FYR Macedonia
    90'+3 FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Elmas

Match Stats

Stat Latvia FYR Macedonia
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 421 502
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 2 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 432
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FYR Macedonia took the lead with J. Atanasov's goal in the 35th minute, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ L. Qamili's goal in the 70th minute solidified FYR Macedonia's control, and E. Elmas' late goal confirmed the comprehensive win.