Match report
FYR Macedonia 5–0 Liechtenstein: Defeats Liechtenstein in World Cup Qualification
FYR Macedonia
5–0
FT
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
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15' FYR Macedonia Goal · Own GoalB. Buchel -
21' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardB. IlievskiFoul
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38' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1Off: Lars Traber · On: N. Beck -
46' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hofer · On: F. Oberwaditzer -
52' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalE. Bardhi · Assist: B. Ilievski -
56' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow CardF. OberwaditzerFoul
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56' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalD. Churlinov · Assist: E. Bardhi -
59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Trajkovski · On: E. Rastoder -
59' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Churlinov · On: L. Qamili -
61' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Lüchinger · On: A. Hasler -
61' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Wolfinger · On: L. Meier -
71' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Alimi · On: R. Ramadani -
71' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Miovski · On: M. Ristovski -
75' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Sağlam · On: A. Netzer -
82' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalL. Qamili · Assist: Ezgjan Alioski -
83' FYR Macedonia subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Elmas · On: L. Stankovski -
88' FYR Macedonia Card · Yellow CardR. RamadaniFoul
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90' FYR Macedonia Goal · Normal GoalL. 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.