First win in the first game for Macedonia over Armenia, in the season opnener of the second ever season of the UEFA Nations League. Two goals from Ezgjan Alioski and Ilija Nestorovski in the first half sealed the 2:1 win. Both were scored from penalties after Elif Elmas was fouled while in action in front of the Armenian goal.
Armenia also scored from a penalty in the delay minutes (90+4) of the game that was played at the Philip II stadium in Skopje.
Coach Igor Angelovski said that he is satisfied with the outcome, especially as it comes after a long break from international football. Contrary, the players were not satisfied with the condition of the field in the national arena. "It is a shame. They want that we head to European Championship an did welcomed us with such acre" said Macedonia's team captain for the game, Ristovski. He added "If they told us earlier, we could find another town with a better field".
The next match for Macedonia is on September 8, away against Georgia. They won the other game scheduled in the League C2 versus Estonia with 1:0.