Yesterday, 2nd of June there has been another round of qualifying matches for the Euro 2008 event. Let’s check the results in the table below, draw some conclusions and view some videos of the most disputed games of the weekend.
Results
| Kazakhstan | 1 - 2 | Armenia | Gr. A | 1. Poland |
| Azerbaijan | 1 - 3 | Poland | Gr. A | 2. Portugal |
| Finland | 0 - 2 | Serbia | Gr. A | 3. Serbia |
| Belgium | 1 - 2 | Portugal | Gr. A | 4. Finnland |
| Lithuania | 1 - 0 | Georgia | Gr. B | 1. France |
| Faroe Islands | 1 - 2 | Italy | Gr. B | 2. Italy |
| France | 2 - 0 | Ukraine | Gr. B | 3. Ukraine |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 - 2 | Turkey | Gr. C | 1. Greece |
| Norway | 4 - 0 | Malta | Gr. C | 2. Turkey |
| Greece | 2 - 0 | Hungary | Gr. C | 3. Bosnia |
| Wales | 0 - 0 | Czech Republic | Gr. D | 1. Germany |
| Germany | 6 - 0 | San Marino | Gr. D | 2. Czech Republic |
| Russia | 4 - 0 | Andorra | Gr. E | 1. Croatia |
| Macedonia | 1 - 2 | Israel | Gr. E | 2. Israel |
| Estonia | 0 - 1 | Croatia | Gr. E | 3. Russia |
| Iceland | 1 - 1 | Liechtenstein | Gr. F | 3. N. Ireland |
| Denmark | 3-3 (?) | Sweden | Gr. F | 2. Sweden |
| Latvia | 0 - 2 | Spain | Gr. F | 3. Spain |
| Belarus | 0 - 2 | Bulgaria | Gr. G | 1. Romania |
| Albania | 2 - 0 | Luxembourg | Gr. G | 2. Netherlands |
| Slovenia | 1 - 2 | Romania | Gr. G | 3. Bulgaria |
Group A
Portugal coached by Luiz Felipe Scolari resembles more and more with a spectacular Brazilian team. They managed a 2-1 win in Belgium and they keep their chances alive for the Euro 2008 qualification. The group A is led by Poland who came back to win 3-1 against Azerbaijan. While Serbia won 2-0 in Finland and keeps the presure on the leaders.
Belgium - Poland (4 minutes video)
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Group B
In group B France and Italy maintained their battle towards qualification for Euro 2008 with wins against Ukraine and the Faroe Islands on Saturday.
Anelka’s goal (France won 2-0)
Faroe Islands - Italy
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Group C
Bosnia-Herzegovina won in drama with crucial last minute 3-2 goal over visitors Turkey. Norway demolished Malta 4-0 and remained in touch with the front group.
Defending champions Greecerlead Group C after a 2-0 home victory against Hungary.
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Group D
Germany won 6-0 at home against San Marino and moved on top of the group D.
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Group E
Alexander Kerzhakov scored a hattrick for Russias 4-0 win against Andorra.
Eduardo scored for Croatia 1-0 win away in Estonia to move ahead of Russia to the Euro 2008 group E.
Russia 4-0 Andorra, summary.
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Group F
David Villa and Xavi gave Spain a deserved 2-0 away win against Latvia.. Luis Aragones’ side are now a point behind Sweden and Northern Ireland.
For more details about Denmark vs Sweden game click here:
Denmark vs Sweden - Drama
Spain vs Latvia - highlights
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Group G
Romania got the lead of Group G after a 2-1 away win agains Slovenia. 2nd half goals by Gabriel Tamas and Banel Nicolita offered Romania the chance to overtake Holland in the race for Euro 2008. A late goal by Slovenia’s Dare Vrsic couldn’t spoil the party.
Bulgaria kept in touch with the group leaders after a 2-0 away win in Belarus.
Slovenia 1-2 Romania, summary.
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Cristiano 06.03.07 at 5:40 pm
Way to go Portugal. We can still reach the top!!!