Surprising Results in European Qualification Matches: Moldova Defeats Poland and Luxembourg Rises in the Standings

Moldovans Shock Poles with Spectacular Turnaround, Ronaldo Plays 200th International Match

In a thrilling match in Chisinau, the favored Polish team faced a surprising turnaround by the Moldovans. The Poles started promisingly, with Milik scoring the first goal after a pass from Lewandowski. Barcelona’s gunner, Lewandowski, then established himself with a goal of his own.

However, Moldova, who had previously drawn goalless at home with the Czech Republic in March, showed their resilience. Nicolaescu scored at the beginning of the second half, and then equalized in the 79th minute. Baboglo completed the surprising turnaround in just six minutes, securing a victory for Moldova.

This win marks the first victory for Moldova in the group, although they are still two points behind the Czech Republic. Moldova has already played four games, making them the only team in the group to have done so. On the other hand, Poland suffered their second loss in the qualification, having previously lost 1-3 to the Czech Republic in Prague in March.

In another match, Iceland and Portugal battled to a goalless draw. In the 81st minute, Iceland’s Willumsson was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, giving Portugal the advantage of a power play. Taking advantage of the situation, Ronaldo scored the winning goal for Portugal. The goal was reviewed by the video referee to ensure its validity.

The 2016 European champions, Portugal, continue their winning streak in the qualifying matches, securing their fourth victory. They currently lead Group J by two points ahead of Slovakia. Slovakia achieved a 1-0 triumph in Liechtenstein, thanks to Vavro’s goal in the opening act.

Surprisingly, Luxembourg is just three points behind Slovakia in the group standings. Luxembourg won their qualification match for the second time in a row, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. This victory follows their previous triumph over Liechtenstein.

Austria secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Vienna, thanks to Baumgartner’s two goals in the last ten minutes of the match. With this win, Austria continues to lead Group F by three points ahead of Belgium, who have a game in hand. Belgium, on the other hand, won 3-0 against Estonia, with Lukaku scoring two goals within three minutes at the end of the first half. Bakayoko sealed the result for Belgium.

In Group A, Scotland maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 victory over Georgia at home. McGregor gave Scotland an early lead, but the game was suspended for more than 90 minutes due to waterlogged Hampden Park pitches. In the second half, McTominay increased Scotland’s lead, although he failed to convert Kvaracchelija’s penalty kick.

Norway secured a 3-1 victory over Cyprus at home, with Haaland scoring twice in quick succession in the second half. The Manchester City player also scored the first goal from the penalty spot. Norway is now level on points with Georgia, although Georgia still has a game to play. Spain, the fresh Nations League winners, are just one point behind Georgia and Norway, having played only two matches in Group A so far.

In Group G, Hungary defeated Lithuania 2-0 in Budapest, taking the top spot in the group by a score ahead of Serbia. Serbia managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Bulgaria, thanks to a goal by substitute Lazovic in the sixth minute of regulation.

Overall, these matches showcased the excitement and unpredictability of international football, with surprising results and standout performances from players like Ronaldo, who celebrated his 200th international match. The qualifying matches continue to shape the groups and determine which teams will secure their spots in the upcoming tournament.

What impact did Luxembourg’s qualification win have on their standings in the group

N a row, defeating Azerbaijan 2-1. Rodriguez and Deville were the scorers for Luxembourg, while Khalilzadeh scored the only goal for Azerbaijan.

In summary, the Moldovans shocked the Poles with a spectacular turnaround, securing their first victory in the group. On the other hand, Portugal continued their winning streak with a goal from Ronaldo, maintaining their top position in Group J. Additionally, Luxembourg surprised with another qualification win, placing them just three points behind Slovakia in the standings.