FYR Macedonia
Switzerland cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over FYR Macedonia in their UEFA Nations League League B opener, with Zeki Amdouni stealing the show with a brace. The Swiss dominated from start to finish, leaving the hosts chasing shadows in a one-sided affair.
Switzerland Take Control Early
The visitors asserted their authority from the first whistle, pinning FYR Macedonia back with their crisp passing and intelligent movement. It took just 22 minutes for Remo Freuler to break the deadlock, slotting home calmly after being teed up by Zeki Amdouni. The Swiss midfielder’s goal was a just reward for Switzerland’s early dominance, with the visitors enjoying 58% possession in the first half.
Amdouni Doubles the Lead
FYR Macedonia’s frustration boiled over in the 36th minute when Bojan Ilievski was shown a yellow card for a reckless challenge. The Swiss capitalized on the hosts’ disarray, with Amdouni adding a second goal in the 41st minute. The forward showed great composure to finish past Stole Dimitrievski after a swift Swiss counter-attack.
Switzerland Seal the Deal
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Switzerland continuing to dictate the tempo. Amdouni completed his brace in the 74th minute, finishing off a well-worked move involving Zachary Athekame. FYR Macedonia had no response, mustering just two shots all game and failing to test Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
What This Means
For Switzerland, this emphatic victory lays down a marker in their quest for promotion back to League A. Amdouni’s clinical double will give Murat Yakin’s side confidence ahead of their next fixture. FYR Macedonia, meanwhile, must regroup quickly after a chastening defeat that exposed their shortcomings at this level.
Key Moments
22′ ⚽ Switzerland — Remo Freuler (assist: Zeki Amdouni)
41′ ⚽ Switzerland — Zeki Amdouni
74′ ⚽ Switzerland — Zeki Amdouni (assist: Zachary Athekame)🔮 Before kick-off: our match preview & prediction.
