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Belgium and Italy take a step towards group victory in the Nations League. The Belgians beat England 2-0 at home, Italy beat Poland with the same result.
Last Wednesday, in the friendly against Switzerland, Belgium did not impress despite the 2-1 victory. In the second game in Leuven a few days later, the Belgians did not seem irresistible, this time in the best possible formation, but thanks to the victory they defended their leadership position in Group 2 and on Wednesday they will play against the last remaining competitor, Denmark , for a position in the final phase of the next. October. The Danes secured a 2-1 victory over Iceland thanks to a penalty converted by Christian Eriksen in the 92nd minute.
Belgium impressed with its efficiency. The only two shots in the first 75 minutes hit home: Youri Tielemans, the playmaker of Premier League leader Leicester, scored 1-0 in the eleven minute, and Dries Mertens doubled after less than half an hour with a directly converted free throw. after. For Roberto Martínez it was the 39th victory in his 50th international game as Belgian national coach (7 draws, 4 defeats).
Roberto Mancini is also successful with Italy. The “Squadra Azzurra” has been undefeated for more than two years. Because he was infected with the coronavirus, he had to leave the place to his assistant Alberico Evani. He never had to worry about victory. The Italians were clearly superior to the Poles around Robert Lewandowski. Only at the end did they find it difficult and had to wait until the 83rd minute before substitute Domenico Berardi made it 2-0 behind. Jorginho had led the four-time world champion to the lead with a penalty.
The Netherlands remains ahead of Switzerland
Poland and the Netherlands could still overtake Italy with a win in Wednesday’s direct match, but they would need an Italian slip in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bosnians are already relegated from League A after 1: 3 in Amsterdam against the Netherlands. Dutch captain Georginio Wijnaldum made the preliminary decision with two goals in the first quarter of an hour.
The Dutch’s first win with new national coach Frank de Boer should mean for Switzerland that they will come out of Pot 2 in the World Cup qualification draw on 7 December. The top ten European teams in the next FIFA ranking, to be published on November 26, will be classified as group leaders. In the last ranking, the Dutch were immediately ahead of Switzerland.
Results and tables:
Group 1
Netherlands – Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 (2-0). – Amsterdam. – SR Letexier (FRA). – Goals: 6th Wijnaldum 1-0. 14. Wijnaldum 2-0. 55th Depay 3-0. 63. Prevljak 3: 1.
Italy – Poland 2-0 (1-0). – Reggio Emilia. – SR Turpin (FRA). – Goal: 27. Jorginho (foul penalty) 1-0. 84 Berardi 2-0. – Observations: 77th yellow-red card against Goralski (Poland).
1. Italy 9/5 (5: 2). 2. Holland 5/8 (5: 3). 3. Poland 5/7 (5: 4). 4. Bosnia and Herzegovina 5/2 (3: 9).
Group 2
Belgium – England 2: 0 (2: 0). – Leuven. – SR Makkelie (NED). – Tore: 10. Tielemans 1: 0. 24. Mertens 2: 0.
Denmark – Iceland 2: 1 (1: 0). – Copenhagen. – SR Meler (TUR). – Tor: 12. Eriksen (Penalty kick) 1: 0. 85. Kjartansson 1: 1. 92. Eriksen (Hand-held penalty) 2: 1.
1. Belgium 5/12 (12: 4). 2. Denmark 5/10 (6: 3). 3. England 5/7 (3: 4). 4. Iceland 5/0 (3:13).
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