The Faroe Islands national team unexpectedly drew 1-1 in the first match of the Nations League against Northern Macedonia. The team had less possession of the ball, but by other indicators fought on equal terms with the opponent. Three days later, Erikson’s team lost to Latvia with a minimal score of 0:1 in Riga. But there was no tangible advantage for the hosts. Latvians had more shots on goal, but the guests had the advantage in terms of dangerous moments.
Armenia’s home game with Latvia was near perfect – 4:1. The hosts completely dominated and could easily bring the score to an obscene level. But after that they played a disappointing game against North Macedonia, losing 0:2. The entire second half the Armenian national team played in the majority, but showed nothing except possession of the ball. The hosts defended competently and managed to punish the opponent twice in the minority for passivity in attack.