Macedonia's women national team after four year bregak managed to book its ticket to the European National championship in Netherlands after beating Turkey tonight in front of packed arena in Skopje.
The red and yellow started the match on a high note, taking full control of the pace and playing solid in defense which resulted in early 4-2 lead.
However, as time went on, the Turkish ladies lead by former Kometal GP player Jeliz Ozel got back in the match and tied the score at 11-11 in the 28th minute.
Elena Georgievska was playing very well and single handedly managed to turn the result and grab a 13-12 lead going into half time.
The second half started a bit shaky for the ladies in red and yellow with the visiting team hanging around at 15-15. The hosts appeared somewhat nervous because a win for Turkey meant they too would qualify for the European Championship.
Nikolich, Geoergievska, Pecevska, Bajramovska, Mechevska and Tanja Andreeava on the goal stepped up lead by the vocal crowd. In the 48th minute the score was 21-19 to Macedonia, and three minutes later went up to 23-20. At this point, the red and yellow were breathing easier knowing they were just moments away from qualifying to the finals in Netherlands.
The final score was 27-24 which prompted big celebrations on the floor and in the stands.
