Match report
FYR Macedonia Defeats Latvia 1-0 in UEFA Nations League
FYR Macedonia
1–0
FT
Latvia
Nov 14, 2024
FYR Macedonia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Latvia in their UEFA Nations League encounter, with Nikola Serafimov scoring the decisive goal in the 57th minute. The match saw both teams make multiple substitutions and receive yellow cards, but FYR Macedonia maintained their composure to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • FYR Macedonia defeated Latvia 1-0
- • Nikola Serafimov scored the only goal in the 57th minute
- • FYR Macedonia had three yellow cards (Nikola Serafimov, Gjoko Zajkov, and Dimitar Mitrovski)
- • Latvia had two yellow cards (R. Savalnieks and V. Gutkovskis)
- • FYR Macedonia made five substitutions (E. Elmas, D. Churlinov, B. Dimoski, A. Trajkovski, and Ezgjan Alioski)
Lineups
FYR Macedonia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
- 13 B. Dimoski (D)
- 4 N. Serafimov (D)
- 5 G. Zajkov (D)
- 8 E. Alioski (D)
- 16 I. Alimi (M)
- 10 E. Bardhi (M)
- 11 D. Churlinov (M)
- 9 A. Trajkovski (M)
- 7 E. Elmas (M)
- 20 B. Miovski (F)
Substitutes
- 23 L. Qamili
- 19 M. Ristovski
- 6 D. Mitrovski
- 14 D. Velkovski
- 3 S. Ashkovski
- 12 I. Aleksovski
- 17 D. Babunski
- 15 J. Manev
- 22 D. Shishkovski
- 18 S. Emini
- 21 J. Atanasov
- 2 B. Ilievski
Latvia
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 23 R. Matrevics (G)
- 11 R. Savaļnieks (D)
- 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
- 5 A. Černomordijs (D)
- 3 V. Jagodinskis (D)
- 14 A. Cigaņiks (D)
- 16 A. Jaunzems (M)
- 17 L. Vapne (M)
- 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 7 E. Dašķevičs (M)
- 18 D. Šits (F)
Substitutes
- 6 K. Tobers
- 8 R. Varslavāns
- 21 D. Meļņiks
- 20 R. Uldriķis
- 9 V. Gutkovskis
- 4 K. Dubra
- 1 K. Zviedris
- 10 M. Toņiševs
- 12 F. Orols
- 19 E. Birka
- 2 D. Balodis
- 22 A. Saveļjevs
Timeline
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24' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Elmas · On: L. Qamili
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29' Latvia Card · Yellow CardR. Savalnieks
Foul
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53' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardNikola Serafimov
Foul
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55' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardGjoko Zajkov
Foul
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57' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalNikola Serafimov
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58' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Churlinov · On: M. Ristovski
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59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Dimoski · On: Dimitar Mitrovski
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64' Latvia subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Savalnieks · On: Kristers Tobers
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64' Latvia subst · Substitution 2Off: Lūkass Vapne · On: R. Varslavāns
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64' Latvia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Jaunzems · On: D. Meļņiks
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71' Latvia subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Dašķevičs · On: R. Uldrikis
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71' Latvia subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Šits · On: V. Gutkovskis
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78' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Trajkovski · On: D. Velkoski
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78' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 5Off: Ezgjan Alioski · On: S. Ashkovski
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84' Latvia Card · Yellow CardV. Gutkovskis
Foul
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90'+5 Latvia Card · Yellow CardKristers Tobers
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | FYR Macedonia | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 75% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 538 | 308 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 5 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 471 | 230 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FYR Macedonia capitalized on a momentary lapse in Latvia's defense to score the only goal through Nikola Serafimov in the 57th minute, shifting the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Latvia's early yellow card to R. Savalnieks (29th minute) disrupted their rhythm and affected their defensive stability, giving FYR Macedonia a slight edge.