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20/09/2036, Toše Proeski Arena, Skopje, North Macedonia, Live on National TV
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North Macedonia Vs Nigeria

North Macedonia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: V Stojanovski (GK) , I Veljanovski (CB) , L Angelovski (CB) , M Ivanoff (RB) , S Andonov (LB) , T Stojanovski (CDM) , C Stojanov (CAM) , P Cvetkovski (RM) , T Ilich (LM) , B Zhuzhumi (ST) , P Stojanov (ST) And the subs are: O Ilich (CB) , D Gruevski (CB) , A Aliu (CM) , B Ristovski (CM) , C Popovski (ST)

Nigeria play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: N Eteimo (GK) , B Nwagbara (CB) , K Shehadeh (CB) , C Mshelia (RB) , J Akinkunmi (LB) , J Makinwa (CDM) , E Obesere (CAM) , R Baraguina (RM) , Y Marwa (LM) , S Jafari (ST) , J Emeagwali (ST) And the subs are: J Oluwale (CB) , A Bankole (CB) , P Unigwe (CM) , C Ajimobi (CM) , N Kutigi (ST)

Welcome to Toše Proeski Arena in Skopje, North Macedonia where North Macedonia will face Nigeria.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 36000.

1' - North Macedonia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Caseareo Stojanov passes to Timotheos Ilich.  Timotheos Ilich plays the ball to Tydeus Stojanovski.  Tydeus Stojanovski runs with the ball, beating Juwon Emeagwali.  

10' - Julius Makinwa sees a run from Juwon Emeagwali.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Juwon Emeagwali runs on to the ball.  Juwon Emeagwali hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Juwon Emeagwali scores!  That's a superb goal from the Nigeria player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

11' - North Macedonia kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Steafan Andonov passes the ball to Caseareo Stojanov.  Caseareo Stojanov slides the ball to Tydeus Stojanovski.  Tydeus Stojanovski hits the ball long to Milo Ivanoff.  Milo Ivanoff spots a run from Besim Zhuzhumi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Besim Zhuzhumi runs on to the ball.  Besim Zhuzhumi reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Caseareo Stojanov overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Bature Nwagbara tackles Besim Zhuzhumi and takes the ball.  

17' - Bature Nwagbara hits the ball long to Jay Akinkunmi.  Jay Akinkunmi brings the ball forward, outpacing Timotheos Ilich.  

20' - Jay Akinkunmi sees Elderson Obesere making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Elderson Obesere is able to take the ball.  Elderson Obesere tries to take the ball past  the advancing keeper...but the keeper gets down and smothers the ball!Vasyl Stojanovski hits the ball long to Caseareo Stojanov.  Caseareo Stojanov tries to beat Bature Nwagbara using his ball skills but fails, losing the ball!  

23' - Timotheos Ilich uses his pace to beat Jay Akinkunmi.  

25' - Timotheos Ilich sees a run from Besim Zhuzhumi.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Besim Zhuzhumi runs on to the ball.  Besim Zhuzhumi looks to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

27' - Parthenios Cvetkovski slides the ball to Tydeus Stojanovski.  Tydeus Stojanovski runs with the ball, beating Elderson Obesere.  

28' - Tydeus Stojanovski crosses the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

30' - Bature Nwagbara plays a short pass to Elderson Obesere.  Elderson Obesere runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Besim Zhuzhumi.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Besim Zhuzhumi has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Nigeria.  

33' - Kashif Shehadeh plays a long pass to Rex Baraguina.  Iapetus Veljanovski dispossesses Rex Baraguina and gains possession for his team.  Iapetus Veljanovski sees Plexippus Stojanov making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Plexippus Stojanov has strayed offside!  

38' - Timotheos Ilich plays a short pass to Plexippus Stojanov.  Plexippus Stojanov hits the ball from long range towards goal...and Plexippus Stojanov scores!  Its a goal for North Macedonia!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

38' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Nigeria kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Bature Nwagbara passes to Kashif Shehadeh.  Kashif Shehadeh passes the ball to Chris Mshelia.  Chris Mshelia passes to Bature Nwagbara.  Bature Nwagbara sees a run from Elderson Obesere.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Elderson Obesere has strayed offside!  

52' - Timotheos Ilich plays a long ball to Caseareo Stojanov.  Caseareo Stojanov sees Plexippus Stojanov making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Plexippus Stojanov takes the ball.  Plexippus Stojanov looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Nwankwo Eteimo!  Elderson Obesere gets to the ball first and clears.

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris Mshelia is going to be taken off.  Arthur Bankole is going to be brought on.  

54' - Juwon Emeagwali sees a run from Shayan Jafari.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Shayan Jafari has strayed offside!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Besim Zhuzhumi is going to be taken off.  Cy Popovski is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Elderson Obesere is going to be taken off.  Prince Unigwe is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Bature Nwagbara sees a run from Juwon Emeagwali.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

61' - Timotheos Ilich passes the ball to Iapetus Veljanovski.  Iapetus Veljanovski sees a run from Caseareo Stojanov.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

65' - Yakubu Marwa chips a long ball to Arthur Bankole.  Arthur Bankole slides the ball to Prince Unigwe.  Prince Unigwe tries to beat Milo Ivanoff using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Prince Unigwe runs with the ball!  

66' - Prince Unigwe shoots from distance towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

69' - Vasyl Stojanovski passes a long ball to Caseareo Stojanov.  Caseareo Stojanov sees Cy Popovski making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Cy Popovski is able to take the ball.  Cy Popovski tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

70' - Nwankwo Eteimo tries to use ball skills to beat Parthenios Cvetkovski.  The opposing player is unable to stop Nwankwo Eteimo who takes the ball forward!  

73' - Nwankwo Eteimo hits the ball long to Julius Makinwa.  Julius Makinwa plays the ball to Rex Baraguina.  Rex Baraguina curves the ball into the box, finding Julius Makinwa.  Julius Makinwa looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a superb goal from Julius Makinwa for Nigeria!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

74' - North Macedonia kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Lysander Angelovski passes the ball to Timotheos Ilich.  Timotheos Ilich finds Steafan Andonov with a short pass.  Steafan Andonov passes to Tydeus Stojanovski.  Tydeus Stojanovski curls in a cross, but Julius Makinwa intercepts the ball.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Iapetus Veljanovski is going to be taken off.  Ocnus Ilich is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Parthenios Cvetkovski is going to be taken off.  Boreas Ristovski is brought on from the bench.  

86' - Steafan Andonov passes to Lysander Angelovski.  Lysander Angelovski finds Plexippus Stojanov with a short pass.  Plexippus Stojanov plays a short pass to Timotheos Ilich.  Timotheos Ilich sees a run from Cy Popovski.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended North Macedonia 1 - 2 Nigeria.