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Goalless Draw in Skopje between North Macedonia and Latvia
Skopje witnessed a friendly match between North Macedonia and Latvia that ended in a 0-0 draw. The game, played at the Toše Proeski Arena, under the watchful eye of Montenegrin referee Miloš Savović, was characterized by equal possession (50% for each team) and a notable lack of effectiveness in front of goal.
While North Macedonia attempted to create danger with seven shots on target and three off target, the Latvian defense proved solid. On the other hand, Latvia, despite having four shots off target and only three on target, failed to convert any opportunities. The game was disrupted by numerous fouls, 17 committed by Latvia and 8 by North Macedonia. The referee showed five yellow cards, three to Latvian players (J. Ikaunieks, V. Gutkovskis, and R. Savalnieks) and two to Macedonians (N. Serafimov and T. Kostadinov). The match, part of the 2025 international friendlies, left a bitter taste for both squads, who will need to sharpen their aim for future commitments.
Substitutions fyr macedonia: at minute 46 E. Bardhi came in and L. Qamili went out., at minute 60 M. Ristovski came in and A. Trajkovski went out., at minute 60 E. Rastoder came in and B. Miovski went out., at minute 60 D. Churlinov came in and E. Elmas went out., at minute 70 T. Kostadinov came in and R. Ramadani went out., at minute 81 S. Ashkovski came in and B. Dimoski went out.
Substitutions latvia: at minute 46 D. Balodis came in and R. Veips went out., at minute 46 A. Cernomordijs came in and D. Melniks went out., at minute 56 V. Gutkovskis came in and M. Regza went out., at minute 56 A. Ciganiks came in and M. Tonisevs went out., at minute 70 E. Daskevics came in and B. Melnis went out., at minute 84 D. Zelenkovs came in and A. Saveljevs went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FYR Macedonia
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Latvia
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