U-15: North Macedonia beaten by Ukraine in Strumica

North Macedonia’s U15 side suffered a 0:1 defeat to Ukraine in the third round of the Development Tournament held in Strumica.

The visitors’ defender Danil Rosul scored the only goal in the 20' minute to give Ukraine the win. The hosts created opportunities but could not change the scoreline: Hari Papic had a headed chance in the 11' minute that flew over the bar, and Muadini was denied by the Ukrainian goalkeeper after a low effort toward the near post in the 71' minute.

Match details

Before today’s game, North Macedonia under coach Goran Georgievski had beaten Estonia 1:0 and drawn 2:2 with Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier in the same tournament staged in Strumica.

North Macedonia – Ukraine 0:1 (0:1)
Stadium: Goran Pandev Training Centre, Strumica
Goal: 0:1 Danil Rosul 20'

North Macedonia U15: Davor Grabulovski, Artan Ramadani (57' K. Arsovski), Stefan Petkovski (85' A. Vukelj), Maksim Mechkarovski (46' L. Ristov), Marko Martinovski (68' O. Elezi), Gabriel Fudarski Mitev (68' N. Jovanovic), Stefan Shilkovski, Stefan Drndarovski (46' A. Baftijari), Hari Papic (68' V. Grdanoski), Dzemal Alili (57' A. Simonovski), Anik Isufi (46' L. Fakic).

The Development Tournament continues in Strumica, with the home side looking to convert more of its chances in the remaining fixtures.

Photo: press material from the event