North Macedonia U18 1–0 Montenegro U18

North Macedonia's U18s needed just one moment to settle this Friendlies clash, and Vanco Papaliski provided it, striking in the 60th minute to beat Montenegro U18 1-0. It wasn't a game that produced a flurry of chances in front of goal, but Papaliski's finish was enough to decide a tight contest between two sides still building toward senior football. The goal came at exactly the right time, early in the second half, giving North Macedonia U18 a cushion Montenegro U18 never found a way past. Elsewhere in the league's top flight, Lautaro Martinez continues to lead the scoring charts with six goals, a reminder of the gulf between youth friendlies like this one and the senior stage these players are aiming for. For now, though, the story belongs to Papaliski and a North Macedonia side that defended its slim lead to the final whistle. Want to see exactly how he beat the keeper in the 60th minute? The highlight clip below has the finish that won the match.