National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10302 (Terracing: 7727, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Belgium's Louis Hoolemans started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 5 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Jannes Van Lint had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bekim Ribarski. In the 5th minute of the match, Bekim Ribarski got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jannes Van Lint was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 7 minutes into the match, Macedonia's goal looked a bit too open when Louis Hoolemans came free, but Dragoljub Despotovski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dragoljub Despotovski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Louis Hoolemans in the 9th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the match, Macedonia's goal looked a bit too open when Charly Robin came free, but Dragoljub Despotovski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dany-Adams Raniers in the 19th minute of play forced Macedonia's goalkeeper Dragoljub Despotovski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Macedonia's goal looked a bit too open when Timothy Van Den Poel came free, but Dragoljub Despotovski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th minute Belgium were awarded a corner. Robbe Sielis went to the cornerflag to take it. After 30 minutes, Dany-Adams Raniers made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Macedonia's Dragoljub Despotovski tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 34 minutes into the match, Macedonia's goal looked a bit too open when Dany-Adams Raniers came free, but Dragoljub Despotovski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Belgium booed when Macedonia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bekim Ribarski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dragoljub Despotovski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Louis Hoolemans, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Dragoljub Despotovski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Louis Hoolemans in the 40th minute of the match. A collision led to Macedonia getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Lefter Prokopievski hit a great ball. After the first half Belgium were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bekim Ribarski was the one to do the kick off. Jannes Van Lint showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Josif Serafimov in the 51st minute of the match. Dany-Adams Raniers could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Dragoljub Despotovski made a huge save. Macedonia's Srečko Kralevski was substituted for Andon Sretenoski. Macedonia made a substitution. Sande Spasovski replaced Bekim Ribarski. Dragoljub Despotovski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Louis Hoolemans in the 72nd minute of the match. Jannes Van Lint showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sande Spasovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Belgium made a substitution. Jordi Storms replaced Louis Hoolemans. Belgium's Jacq Rijmenams was substituted for Timothy Van Den Poel. Macedonia's Samir Andreevski was substituted for Lefter Prokopievski. Andreas Van Den Eijnde made a great header on Belgium's corner, it was just that Macedonia's Dragoljub Despotovski managed to reach the ball for a save. 83 minutes into the game, Macedonia's Sande Spasovski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jannes Van Lint made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Dany-Adams Raniers took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dragoljub Despotovski. Dragoljub Despotovski dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. 91 minutes into the match, Macedonia's goal looked a bit too open when Jordi Storms came free, but Dragoljub Despotovski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jannes Van Lint showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samir Andreevski, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. After 95 minutes, Sande Spasovski made it 2-3 with a short kick to the right side. Belgium's Jannes Van Lint tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Belgium's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.