U19: North Macedonia edged 1-0 by Switzerland in Turnovo
Janis Odin’s 32nd-minute goal decided the League B qualifier in Turnovo as Switzerland maintained maximum points.
North Macedonia’s under-19 national team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in the second round of the League B qualifying tournament in Turnovo for a place at the 2027 European Championship.
Decisive strike in the first half
The only goal arrived in the 32nd minute when Janis Odin found the net, giving Switzerland the lead that proved decisive. North Macedonia pushed for an equaliser but could not break through.
Earlier in the match Jakov Stojkovski produced the best opportunity for North Macedonia while the score was still 0-0, but the visitors held on for the win.
This was North Macedonia’s first loss in the tournament after an opening goalless draw with Northern Ireland. Switzerland, who began the group with a convincing 6-0 victory over Malta, now have a perfect record.
North Macedonia will close the group stage with a final match against Malta. In the second round today Northern Ireland defeated Malta 3-1.
Earlier, Jovana Petrushevska said: "I believe in this team, we have potential and a bright future."
Photo: press material from the event
