Neither of them has beaten the other.
Although in the first half Macedonia showed consistent control of the ball and managed to score, in the second half Moldova stepped up their game and balanced possession. Despite this, their attack attempts were not as effective, with only 2 shots on goal, 4 less than their rival. Railean excelled in goal. The tie came when Moldova was at its best, with a spectacular scissors goal. This result marked the fifth draw in the history of both teams, who have never managed to beat each other.
90+3' The game ends
The match in Turkey ends with the fifth tie between North Macedonia and Moldova.
90+2'
Foul in Macedonia attack.
89'
Kostadinov's shot from outside the area goes way over the top.
88' Change in North Macedonia
⬆️: Manev
⬇️: Iljazovski
85' Yellow card 🟨
Foul by Dimoski on Cojocaru
Changes in Moldova
⬆️: Stina and Caimacov
⬇️: Rata and Postolachi
81' GOOOOOAL FROM MOLDOVA ⚽
Damascan with a wonderful scissors tied the game with a great goal.
79'
Kjamili's shot in the area in two moments, goalkeeper Railean responded
78'
A corner kick that Baboglo ended up heading went just over.
76' Change in Moldova
⬆️: Kjamili
⬇️: Miovski
76'
Left-footed shot by Elmas, it was very easy for Railean.
73'
Very past center from Moldova that goes deflected by the goalkeeper's left post.
70'
Moldova constantly looks for spaces near the area but cannot find them.
67' Yellow card 🟨
Dangerous foul by Platica and free kick for Macedonia.
65'
Very passed center from Moldova and goal kick from Dimitrievski.
62' Changes in North Macedonia
⬆️: Elezi and Kostadinov
⬇️: Rtivski and Curlinov
61'
Moldova has been more active in the search for the ball and precisely the changes were to have new legs on the field.
58' Changes in Moldova
⬆️: Nicolaescu, Platica and Damascan
⬇️: Midrac, Ionita and Motpan
57'
Iljazovski received the cross from the corner kick, goalkeeper Railean kept it.
56'
Ritovski finished off with his right foot, the ball narrowly went over the end line.
54'
Reabciuk crossed into the area, Motpan headed it and narrowly went ahead.
51' Yellow card 🟨
Card for Serafimov for dispute.
49'
Elmas received a pass in the area from Mitrovski, the goalkeeper saved
48'
The Moldovan players came in a little more connected.
Changes in Macedonia
⬆️: Dimoski and Mitrovski
⬇️: Alioski and Bardhi
45' The second half begins
Roll the ball for 45 more minutes.
Analysis of the first half
Macedonia showed a more determined and persistent game, with constant pressure and the search for opportunities. Despite some dangerous attacks from Moldova, Macedonia capitalized on a rebound from the goalkeeper to open the scoring. The dominance was clear, although Moldova had more possession towards the end. Macedonia recorded 3 shots on goal, converting one into a goal, while Moldova only had one shot. The solid ball control by Macedonia stands out, as they maintained possession and did not lose the ball easily.
45+2' We go to rest
The first half ends in Türkiye.
45' GOOOOOAL FOR NORTH MACEDONIA ⚽
Bardhi tried from mid-range, Railean saved but left the rebound that Miovski took advantage of and the ball went in with tension.
43'
The ball is contested mostly in the middle of the field. Neither of them has generated a great danger in the opposing goal.
40'
Moldova approach from the right wing, very good intervention by Dimitrievski.
38'
Over time the game has become very back and forth, however the goalkeepers still do not intervene.
35'
Moldova has tried to take control of the ball and has managed to keep it a little longer, but possession remains with North Macedonia.
32'
The charge turned into a cross headed by Baboglo that went over the top.
31'
Dangerous free kick for Moldova due to a foul on Reabciuk.
30'
Foul on Motpan in the middle of the field.
28'
Macedonia gets closer and closer but does not finish building the plays, the forwards do not usually connect the centers.
25'
Atanasov tried from mid-range with his left foot, the ball went wide.
24'
Shot by Elmas that looked for the goal, Railean saved well.
22'
Posmac leaves the field with a limp.
21'
Posmac is on the ground after a collision with a player from his own team.
19'
Corner kick taken by Alioski, the pass was short.
17'
Header that went deflected from Serafimov.
16'
Rata foul and free kick for Macedonia.
14'
The game resumes, the player came out to be treated.
12'
Match stopped, doctors treat Postolachi.
11'
The cross resulted in a cleared shot.
11'
Corner kick from the right for Macedonia.
9'
Macedonia puts high pressure on Moldova but still cannot break the last line.
6'
Center that fell to Baboglo, he put his foot and it was easy for the goalkeeper
4'
Foul by Atanasov on Postolachi in the Moldovan field.
2'
Atanasov's left-footed shot from mid-range went wide.
0' The match starts
The ball rolls in Türkiye
Line-up – Moldova
| 3-4-3 |
|---|
| 21. Railean |
| 14. Craciun - 26. Mudrac - 5. Posmac |
| 13. Cojocaru - 4. Baboglo - 22. Rata - 2. Reabciuk |
| 8. Motpan - 17. Postolachi - 7. Ionita |
Line-up – North Macedonia
| 3-5-2 |
|---|
| 1. Dimitrievski |
| 2. Iljazovaski - 6. Musliu - 4. Serafimov |
| 11. Curlinov - 21. Atanasov - 10. Bardhi - 7. Elmas - 8. Alioski |
| 20. Miovski - 19. Ristovski |
In a few minutes
The players come out onto the playing field, the match is about to begin.
Elite players
As a curious fact, of all the players on the North Macedonia national team, only three of them play for teams in the five main European leagues. Dimitrievski plays for Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, while Agon Elezi plays for VfL Bochum and Eljif Elmas plays for RB Leipzig, both in the Bundesliga. On the other hand, in the case of Moldova, none of its players are part of any of the major league teams.
Last five games – Moldova
June 20 – Euro Qualifiers: 3-2 vs Poland (Won)
September 10 – Euro Qualifiers: 0-1 vs Faroe Islands (Won)
October 15 – Euro Qualifiers: 1-1 vs Poland (Draw)
November 17 – Euro Qualifiers: 1-1 vs Albania (Draw)
November 20 – Euro Qualifiers: 3-0 vs Czech Republic (Lost)
Last five matches – North Macedonia
September 9 – Euro Qualifiers: 1-1 vs Italy (Draw)
September 12 – Euro Qualifiers: 0-2 vs Malta (Won)
October 14 – Euro Qualifiers: 2-0 vs Ukraine (Lost)
November 17 – Euro Qualifiers: 5-2 vs Italy (Lost)
November 20 – Euro Qualifiers: 1-1 vs England (Draw)
Last meeting
The last meeting between the two teams, where North Macedonia played at home, was a friendly match played in February 2009. The match ended with a 1-1 draw. The opening goal was scored by Pandev for the home team, while the tying goal was scored by Andronic.
History North Macedonia vs Moldova
Both teams have met three times. Two of these matches took place during qualifying for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, when they met in Group 4. On both occasions, the matches ended in a draw. In addition, they played a friendly in 2009 that also ended with a tie on the scoreboard. In total, six goals have been scored in these matches, three for each team.
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Nicolaescu, the one with the goals in Moldova
The standout player in Moldova is 25-year-old striker Ion Nicolaescu, who currently plays for Heerenveen. In his 40 games with the national team, he has scored 14 goals and provided 1 assist. He averages a goal every 195 minutes which represents 0.3 goals per game. Over the course of this year, he has participated in 8 matches and scored 4 goals, in addition, Nicolaescu averages 1.75 shots on goal per match.
Bardhi, the scoring midfielder
The standout player in North Macedonia is 28-year-old midfielder Enis Bardhi, who currently plays for Trabzonspor. In his 61 games with the national team, he has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists. During the year 2024, he has contributed 3 goals and 3 assists in 8 games played. In addition to his contribution on the scoreboard, Bardhi has a success rate of 82.08% in passes.
Moldova's latest lineup
In the away match against the Czech Republic, Moldova opted for a 5-4-1 formation. Railean served as goalkeeper. The defensive line was made up of Revenco, Craciun, Baboglo, Posmac and Reabciuk. In the center of the field, Postolachi, Rata, Caimacov and Motpan were located. Nicolaescu acted as the only striker.
North Macedonia's latest lineup
In the match in which they received England, Macedonia formed a 3-4-1-2 formation. Dimitrievski was between the three sticks. The defensive line was made up of Manev, Serafimov and Musliu. In the midfield, there were Dimoski, Alimi, Atanasov and Alioski. Bardhi acted as an attacking midfielder, with a more attacking projection. While, in the forward line, the forwards were Miovski and Elmas.
Moldova wants to break the winless streak
The Moldova national football team also failed to qualify for the Euro Cup and was also unable to access the playoffs after finishing second in Group 1 of League D in the Nations League.
Moldova has accumulated a streak of 3 games without victories, with 2 draws and 1 loss. In their last match, corresponding to the qualification for the Euro Cup, they suffered a 3-0 defeat against the Czech Republic. In this match, Baboglo was sent off in the 55th minute, when the scoreboard barely showed 1-0 in favor of the opposing team.
North Macedonia wants to stay fit
The North Macedonia national football team recently missed out on Euro 2024 and also failed to advance to the playoffs, finishing third in Group 4 of League C in the Nations League.
Their last game played was in the Euro Cup qualifier, where they received England at home. They achieved a 1-1 draw, with a goal scored by Bardh, England's equalizer came through an own goal from Atanasov. The match was completely dominated by the visitor, who lacked precision in their attempts.
The match will be played at the Mardan Sports Complex
The North Macedonia Vs Moldova match will be played at the Mardan Sports Complex stadium in Turkey with a capacity of 7,428 people.
It is a multipurpose stadium that is currently used mainly for football matches. It hosted the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, including the tournament's final. Despite its frequent use for sporting events, the stadium does not host any specific club. The last match played at the Mardan Sports Complex took place on January 5, 2024, the Indonesian and Libyan national teams faced each other, with a final result of 1-2 in favor of Libya.
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