Match report

FYR Macedonia Secures 1-0 Win Over Faroe Islands in UEFA Nations League

FYR Macedonia
FYR Macedonia
1–0
FT
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Nov 17, 2024

FYR Macedonia held off Faroe Islands with a 1-0 victory in a closely contested UEFA Nations League match. The lone goal from Blagoy Miovski in the 62nd minute proved decisive as FYR Macedonia's defensive resilience and strategic substitutions paid off. Despite multiple yellow cards, FYR Macedonia's tactical adjustments were key to maintaining their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Blagoy Miovski scored the only goal for FYR Macedonia in the 62nd minute.
  • • FYR Macedonia received four yellow cards (I. Alimi, E. Bardhi, Ezgjan Alioski, and M. Ristovski).
  • • Faroe Islands had one yellow card for P. Knudsen in the 50th minute.
  • • Three substitutions were made by FYR Macedonia in the 54th minute, with D. Churlinov, B. Ilievski, and A. Trajkovski coming on.
  • • Substitutions for Faroe Islands included H. Hánsson and M. Olsen in the 58th and 79th minutes, respectively.

Lineups

FYR Macedonia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 2 B. Ilievski (D)
  • 4 N. Serafimov (D)
  • 5 G. Zajkov (D)
  • 8 E. Alioski (D)
  • 16 I. Alimi (M)
  • 21 J. Atanasov (M)
  • 11 D. Churlinov (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 9 A. Trajkovski (M)
  • 20 B. Miovski (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 L. Qamili
  • 3 S. Ashkovski
  • 19 M. Ristovski
  • 14 D. Velkovski
  • 17 D. Babunski
  • 18 S. Emini
  • 15 J. Manev
  • 6 D. Mitrovski
  • 12 I. Aleksovski
  • 22 D. Shishkovski
  • 13 B. Dimoski
  • 7 B. Feta

Faroe Islands

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 B. á Reynatrøð (G)
  • 15 O. Færø (D)
  • 16 G. Vatnhamar (D)
  • 5 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 19 J. Benjaminsen (M)
  • 6 H. Hánsson (M)
  • 8 B. Hendriksson
  • 3 V. Davidsen (M)
  • 20 H. Sørensen (F)
  • 21 P. Knudsen (F)
  • 18 M. Olsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Joensen
  • 7 J. Bjartalíð
  • 9 P. Klettskarð
  • 17 A. Justinussen
  • 10 S. Vatnhamar
  • 11 P. Kallsberg
  • 13 Á. Dam
  • 22 N. Mneney
  • 12 T. Gestsson
  • 2 J. Danielsen
  • 1 M. Lamhauge
  • 4 A. Svensson

Timeline

  1. FYR Macedonia
    13' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    I. Alimi

    Foul

  2. Faroe Islands
    50' Faroe Islands Card · Yellow Card
    P. Knudsen

    Foul

  3. FYR Macedonia
    52' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Bardhi

    Time wasting

  4. FYR Macedonia
    54' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Churlinov · On: L. Qamili
  5. FYR Macedonia
    54' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Ilievski · On: S. Ashkovski
  6. FYR Macedonia
    54' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Trajkovski · On: M. Ristovski
  7. Faroe Islands
    58' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Hánsson · On: R. Joensen
  8. FYR Macedonia
    62' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Miovski
  9. FYR Macedonia
    66' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    Ezgjan Alioski

    Time wasting

  10. FYR Macedonia
    72' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    Nikola Serafimov

    Foul

  11. Faroe Islands
    79' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olsen · On: J. Bjartalid
  12. Faroe Islands
    79' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Knudsen · On: P. Klettskarð
  13. Faroe Islands
    85' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Hendriksson · On: A. Justinussen
  14. Faroe Islands
    85' Faroe Islands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Sørensen · On: S. Vatnhamar
  15. FYR Macedonia
    88' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Miovski · On: D. Velkoski
  16. FYR Macedonia
    89' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ristovski

    Time wasting

  17. FYR Macedonia
    90'+3 FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bardhi · On: D. Babunski

Match Stats

Stat FYR Macedonia Faroe Islands
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 72%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 530 327
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 4 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 432 236
Shots Inside Box 3 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card for I. Alimi (13th minute) put FYR Macedonia on the back foot, but they remained composed and controlled the game.
  • ▸ Blagoy Miovski's goal in the 62nd minute shifted the momentum in FYR Macedonia's favor, providing a crucial lead.
  • ▸ FYR Macedonia's three substitutions in the 54th minute (D. Churlinov, B. Ilievski, A. Trajkovski) helped to maintain their defensive structure and offensive pressure.