Macedonia and Wales will face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday.
Both teams have been eliminated from contention but will likely look to improve in their final two matches in preparation for the Euro 2016 qualifiers in two years.
Macedonia sits in fifth place in the group with seven points in the game; the team has earned two wins, one draw, and five losses thus far with six goals scored and 10 conceded. Macedonia's first match was 1-0 loss to Croatia and its second game was a 1-1 draw with Scotland. The team then lost 2-1 against Croatia before defeating Serbia 1-0. Belgium then defeated Macedonia 2-0 and 1-0 in two straight games. Macedonia then took down Wales 2-1 before losing 2-1 against Scotland.
Wales sits in last place with only six points and will be missing its top star Gareth Bale. The Real Madrid winger was recently named the Wales player of the award.
"After naming the squad I was told he had a problem. It looks like he will possibly be out for two weeks," said Wales manager Chris Coleman, according to BBC. "It is a massive blow. A player of his talent would be a loss to anybody, especially to us. Offensively he is the key that opens every door."
Prediction: This should be an entertaining match but Macedonia wins 2-1.
Start Time: Kick-off starts at 2:45 p.m. EST
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