Match report

FYR Macedonia 5–0 Liechtenstein: Defeats Liechtenstein in World Cup Qualification

FYR Macedonia
FYR Macedonia
5–0
FT
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
Sep 7, 2025

FYR Macedonia stunned Liechtenstein with a 5-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. The Macedonians took the lead through an own goal by B. Buchel in the 15th minute, followed by goals from E. Bardhi, D. Churlinov, L. Qamili, and L. Stankovski. This dominant performance showcases FYR Macedonia's strength and determination in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • FYR Macedonia scored 5 goals against Liechtenstein.
  • • B. Buchel scored an own goal in the 15th minute.
  • • E. Bardhi scored in the 52nd minute with an assist from B. Ilievski.
  • • D. Churlinov added another goal in the 56th minute with an assist from E. Bardhi.
  • • L. Qamili scored in the 82nd minute with an assist from Ezgjan Alioski.
  • • L. Stankovski sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Gjoko Zajkov.

Lineups

FYR Macedonia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 2 B. Ilievski
  • 5 G. Zajkov (D)
  • 3 A. Stojcevski
  • 8 E. Alioski (D)
  • 11 D. Churlinov (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 16 I. Alimi (M)
  • 7 E. Elmas (M)
  • 20 B. Miovski (F)
  • 9 A. Trajkovski (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Iliev
  • 12 I. Aleksovski
  • 4 N. Serafimov
  • 6 R. Ramadani
  • 13 S. Despotovski
  • 14 D. Velkovski
  • 15 E. Rastoder
  • 17 L. Qamili
  • 18 T. Kostadinov
  • 19 M. Ristovski
  • 21 J. Atanasov
  • 22 L. Stankovski

Liechtenstein

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Buchel (G)
  • 6 A. Malin (D)
  • 4 L. Traber (D)
  • 23 J. Hofer (D)
  • 20 S. Wolfinger (M)
  • 17 S. Luchinger (M)
  • 18 N. Hasler (M)
  • 8 A. Sele (M)
  • 3 M. Goppel (M)
  • 7 F. Luque-Notaro (F)
  • 9 F. Saglam (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Oehri
  • 21 J. Ospelt
  • 2 F. Oberwaditzer
  • 5 N. Beck
  • 10 A. Hasler
  • 11 S. Schlegel
  • 13 J. Weissenhofer
  • 14 L. Meier
  • 15 A. Netzer
  • 16 F. Wolfinger
  • 19 E. Zund
  • 22 W. Pizzi

Timeline

  1. FYR Macedonia
    15' FYR Macedonia Goal · Own Goal
    B. Buchel
  2. FYR Macedonia
    21' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    B. Ilievski

    Foul

  3. Liechtenstein
    38' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lars Traber · On: N. Beck
  4. Liechtenstein
    46' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hofer · On: F. Oberwaditzer
  5. FYR Macedonia
    52' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Bardhi · Assist: B. Ilievski
  6. Liechtenstein
    56' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    F. Oberwaditzer

    Foul

  7. FYR Macedonia
    56' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Churlinov · Assist: E. Bardhi
  8. FYR Macedonia
    59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Trajkovski · On: E. Rastoder
  9. FYR Macedonia
    59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Churlinov · On: L. Qamili
  10. Liechtenstein
    61' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lüchinger · On: A. Hasler
  11. Liechtenstein
    61' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Wolfinger · On: L. Meier
  12. FYR Macedonia
    71' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Alimi · On: R. Ramadani
  13. FYR Macedonia
    71' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Miovski · On: M. Ristovski
  14. Liechtenstein
    75' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Sağlam · On: A. Netzer
  15. FYR Macedonia
    82' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Qamili · Assist: Ezgjan Alioski
  16. FYR Macedonia
    83' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Elmas · On: L. Stankovski
  17. FYR Macedonia
    88' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ramadani

    Foul

  18. FYR Macedonia
    90' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Stankovski · Assist: Gjoko Zajkov

Match Stats

Stat FYR Macedonia Liechtenstein
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 68%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 3
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 495 206
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 1.73 0.11
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 433 140
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FYR Macedonia capitalized on an early own goal by B. Buchel in the 15th minute to take the lead.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted further in FYR Macedonia's favor with two quick goals by E. Bardhi and D. Churlinov in the 52nd and 56th minutes, respectively, putting Liechtenstein on the back foot.