The wonderful grading principle of the European Cup brings surprises, and Northern Macedonia is expected to make its first qualification in history

According to CCTV5 program list (January 14, 2024), the 2024 European Cup will be held in Germany from June 9 to July 9, which is the second time in the history of the European Cup to be held in Germany, and the first time in the history of the European Cup to adopt the participation scale of 24 teams. Grouping in this European Cup

According to CCTV5 program list (January 14, 2024), the 2024 European Cup will be held in Germany from June 9 to July 9, which is the second time in the history of the European Cup to be held in Germany, and the first time in the history of the European Cup to adopt the participation scale of 24 teams. In the grouping draw of this European Cup, UEFA adopted a wonderful grading principle, which led to some unexpected grouping results. Among them, the most surprising team was Northern Macedonia. This new team of the European Cup is expected to create history, qualify for the first group match and enter the knockout stage.

Northern Macedonia is a new face of the European Cup. This is their first time to participate in the European Cup. They won the qualification of the European Cup through the play off of the European National League. They defeated Kosovo 2-1 in the semi-final of the play off and Georgia 1-0 in the final of the play off, becoming the 55th team in the history of the European Cup, It is also the weakest team in the history of the European Cup. Their world ranking is only 65. Most of their players play in low level leagues in Europe. Their head coach is a former Czech national player, whose name is Igor Angelovski.

In the group draw of the European Cup, Northern Macedonia was divided into Group C, with the Netherlands, Austria and Ukraine in the same group. This seems to be a group with the same strength. There is no obvious difference between strength and weakness. Each team has the hope of qualifying and also has the risk of being eliminated. However, the North Macedonian team has a huge advantage, that is, their schedule. Their three group matches are all held away from home. Their first game is against the Netherlands in Amsterdam, their second game is against Ukraine in Bucharest, and their third game is against Austria in Vienna, This means that they do not have to bear the pressure of home court, nor worry about the impact of jet lag. They can give full play to their own characteristics and styles, and create trouble and difficulties for opponents.

What are the characteristics and style of North Macedonia? They are a team focusing on defense and counterattack. Their defense is very tenacious and stable. Their counterattack is very fast and sharp. Although their players are not big stars, they all have good skills and will. Their core player is Padovski, the striker of Lazio in Serie A, who is the captain and soul of North Macedonia, He scored a winning goal in the playoff final, helping North Macedonia to reach the European Cup historically. He will also be the greatest hope and threat of North Macedonia in the group match of the European Cup.

What are the chances for Northern Macedonia to qualify? According to the rules of the European Cup, the top two teams in each group will directly qualify, while the third team in each group will be ranked according to points, goal difference and other factors, and the third team in the top four will also qualify. Therefore, as long as the team of Northern Macedonia wins one game or draws two games in the group match, it is very likely to qualify. This is not an impossible task for them. As long as they play their own level, they will have the opportunity to create history. They will qualify for the European Cup group match for the first time and enter the knockout stage, bringing surprise and glory to themselves and fans.

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