macedonianfootball.com
Kazakhstan has it's back against the wall after a 1-3 defeat in Wales and the expected 2-0 win against Liechtenstein reflect pretty much exactly what many football experts currently believe this team is capable of no more, but also no less. However, if you're in a group with Belgium and Wales you have to cause a surprise somewhere, otherwise you won't make it into the top two. The next opportunity to make up ground in the table comes now against North Macedonia, a team they lost 0-4 in 2021. Back then, the class difference was obviousa and there isn't much evidence that the Kazakhstan will turn the tables this time either. Kazakhstan didn't manage to score a single goal in three matches at home, even when football lightweight Lithuania was visiting. The attack of the guests seems uninspired, slow and new coach Ali Aliyev hasn't come up with any visible solutions yet. Even in the 2-0 win against Liechtenstein the game was tough and uninspired for long time with the opponent's individual mistakes helping more than their own strengths. North Macedonia have been in a real flow for months, with a self-confidence that doesn't unsettle them even in the heated final phases. Got a point against Belgium and against Wales scoring late in both games. This is not just luck or coincidence it is quality timing and a mentally strong team that knows what it wants.
