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North Macedonia striker Trajkovski reflects on infamous winner against Italy

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2 years ago

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North Macedonia striker Trajkovski reflects on infamous winner against Italy

North Macedonia striker Aleksandar Trajkovski has shared his ideas forward of his nation’s EURO 2024 qualifier towards Italy on Saturday night, whereas additionally reflecting on his previous success towards the Azzurri.

Trajkovski was the scorer of the now notorious 92nd minute winner towards Italy within the World Cup play-off first spherical, which denied the staff a spot on the closing match in Qatar.

In reality, the previous Palermo striker has scored twice on his earlier two outings towards Italy, additionally netting in a 1-1 draw within the World Cup qualifiers in 2017.

In a latest interview with Tuttosport, Trajkovski mentioned: “I turned 31 on Tuesday and I want to have a good time with a objective, however I’d be simply as proud of three factors. If one in all my teammates scores and we go on to win, I’d be equally joyful.”

Reflecting on the earlier encounter between Italy and North Macedonia, Trajkovski recounted: “I used to be exhausted and if we had gone to additional time, the coach would have in all probability taken me off. So, I attempted the lengthy vary shot and scored.

“From afar I do know I’ve that sort of end in my repertoire and it went in the very best approach. Profitable with a objective within the final minute, it felt like a film.”

He continued: “For us it was a fully unimaginable victory, a type of legendary ones that will probably be informed from era to era. No person believed we might beat Italy, however we did.”

Having spent 4 seasons in Italy with Palermo, two of which have been in Serie A, Trajkovski was additionally requested who he thought would win the league come the top of the season.

He replied: “My idol was Shevcenko, so I’d go together with Milan. Inter, Milan and Napoli stay as the perfect groups within the division, however I’m additionally cautious of Juventus, who’re on their approach again to the highest and don’t have to fret in regards to the cups.”