Nations League: Belgium beats England, Italy bodigt Poen

Belgium beats England and is on its way to the final phase – Italy also sovereign

Belgium and Italy have taken another step towards group victory in the Nations League. The Belgians beat England 2-0 at home, Italy beat Poland with the same result.

Group 1

Netherlands 3-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina

The Netherlands are still competing for a place in the finals of the Nations League. Frank de Boer’s team won 3-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina without a win in Amsterdam. Captain Georginio Wijnaldum met twice in the first quarter of an hour. Bosnia-Herzegovina has been relegated to League B before the last round.

Netherlands – Bosnia-Herzegovina 3: 1 (2: 0)
Amsterdam. – SR Letexier (FRA). –
Tore: 6. Wijnaldum 1: 0. 14. Wijnaldum 2: 0. 55. Depay 3: 0. 63. Prevljak 3: 1.

Italy 2-0 Poland

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.

Italy – Poland 2: 0 (1: 0)
Reggio Emilia. – SR Turpin (FRA). –
Hill: 27. Jorginho (Penalty kick) 1: 0. 84 Berardi 2: 0. –
Observations: 77th yellow and red card against Goralski (Poland).

Group 2

Belgium 2-0 England

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.

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).

Belgium 2-0 England (2-0)
Louvain. – SR Makkelie (NED).
Tore: 10. Tielemans 1: 0. 24. Mertens 2: 0.

Denmark 2-1 Iceland

Iceland runs out of points. Denmark, however, needed two penalties from Christian Eriksen to bring home the victory. Iceland tied the first goal in the 85th minute, seven minutes later with the second penalty the decision was made. Thanks to the victory, Denmark can continue to dream of winning the group.

Denmark – Iceland 2: 1 (1: 0)
Copenhagen. – SR Meler (TUR). –
Hill: 12. Eriksen (Penalty kick) 1: 0. 85. Kjartansson 1: 1. 92. Eriksen (Hand-held penalty) 2: 1.

(zap / sda)