Match Report
In the standings it was Israel U21 3rd on 13 points, FYR Macedonia U21 2nd on 18 — separated by 5. Israel U21 had been under-performing their position — 40th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.2/1.4 for Israel U21 and 2/1.2 for FYR Macedonia U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.58.
Winner Stadium in Netanya staged the fixture, a ground that holds 13,800. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Israel U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.