Montenegro U18 beat North Macedonia 1-0 in Ohrid — own goal by Arda Iljazovski
Montenegro secured a 1-0 win in the first friendly; the rematch is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00.
Montenegro's under-18 team beat North Macedonia 1-0 in the first of two friendly matches played in Ohrid.
Decisive moment and notable chance
The only goal came in the 71st minute when Arda Iljazovski put the ball into his own net, giving Montenegro the slim lead that proved decisive.
Montenegro's best opportunity before the goal arrived in the 39th minute, when Mark Gjokaj struck the upright after a pass from Petar Radomirovic.
The two teams will meet again on Tuesday, October 6, at 11:00 in Ohrid for the second friendly.
The match served as the opening test of the pair of friendlies between the neighbouring youth selections, with Montenegro taking victory in the first encounter.
Photo: press material from the event
