FYR Macedonia

FYR Macedonia

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FYR Macedonia have won nothing in their last three outings. A 4-0 defeat to Türkiye stands as their heaviest loss in this run, though they have steadied the ship since with back-to-back draws.

The scoreline against Türkiye exposed serious vulnerabilities. Conceding four goals suggests defensive frailties that will need addressing before tougher tests arrive. That result stands in sharp contrast to what followed - a goalless draw away to Bosnia & Herzegovina showed the team could at least tighten up and limit chances, even if they created little themselves.

The 0-0 at home to the Republic of Ireland continued that pattern. Two consecutive draws without scoring indicates an attacking problem runs deeper than one bad afternoon. Whether that reflects a lack of cutting edge in the final third or a broader issue with chance creation remains to be seen, but the inability to break down defences is now a trend rather than a blip.

The sequence tells a story of a side fighting to recover credibility after a heavy beating. The draws suggest some stability has returned, but going forward without scoring is not a sustainable position. FYR Macedonia will need to find a way to convert possession into goals if they are to climb out of their current rut. The defensive solidity glimpsed in the last two matches must be maintained while the attack rediscovers its edge.