Szoboszlai’s late goal delays CR7’s mathematical qualification. Four goals also for Spain. Vlahovic scores again as Serbia beats Andorra. Ireland, narrow success over Armenia. Tie between Estonia and Moldova
England is the first European national team to enter the World Cup. Tuchel’s team beats Nicolato’s Latvia 5-0 and secures the top spot in Group K. CR7’s Portugal comes very close to qualifying, but is defeated in the 91st minute by Szoboszlai. The 2-2 against Hungary postpones the celebration for Roberto Martinez’s team: at the top of group F with 10 points. Now Rossi’s men are at 5. In Spain Mikel Merino does everything: it ends 4-0 against Bulgaria. The Arsenal midfielder scores a brace (five goals in a row with La Roja), Chernev’s mess and Oyarzabal’s penalty close the game. In group E, De La Fuente’s men remain first at 12 points. Montella’s Turkey continues its run three points behind, flying on the Italian axis: Yildiz, the former Juventus player Demiral (twice) and Akgun score. Georgia ends up knocked out. Positive debut for Mirkovic as Serbia coach: 3-1 against Andorra, Vlahovic also scored with a header. A flash from Giallorossi Ferguson was enough for Ireland to overcome Armenia. In the only match of the 18 draws between Estonia and Moldova in group I, the same as Italy.
The results
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The results and scorers of today’s matches: