full time score
Kosovo 3-2 Northern Ireland
Portugal 2-0 Czech Republic
Switzerland 0-1 Spain
Norway 0-0 Slovenia
Greece 3-0 Cyprus
Gibraltar 1-1 Bulgaria
North Macedonia 0-3 Georgia
Malta 1-2 Estonia
Sweden 0-1 Serbia
Full-time: Portugal 2-0 Czech Republic
Portugal top the group with seven out of three; The Czech Republic is now in third place with four.
Full-time: Kosovo 3-2 Northern Ireland
For years, Norn Iron has been hard to beat; No more, and the only goal difference keeps them away from the bottom of their group – they and Cyprus have one point each, while Greece have nine and Kosovo has six.
Full-time: Switzerland 0-1 Spain
It turned out to be a bit edgy in the end, but Spain were not quite upset and are back in the group, their five points placing them in second place behind Portugal, who have seven. Switzerland sits at the bottom with zero pwa.
… Uzzakny swipe away, And the balloons above the follow-shot bar.
There is a free-kick on the left in Northern Ireland…
six – ! – Extra minutes in Pristina. Can Norn Iron save itself?
three extra minutes in Geneva; Can Switzerland grab something? They win a throw inside the Spaniard’s half and it’s a long throw, but Torres, who has been excellent without testing, is in the clear.
The same is the case with the Spaniards – they are much more brutal, and suddenly another long hump of somers Seferovic sticks out! But he has poor chest control, missing the ball perfectly – he takes it well and he is one-on-one – then Okafor squares to him, and his shot is blocked.
A long kick from Somer, Simon walks out of his box, doesn’t get the ball, And Seferovic does it brilliantly to slide in a challenge, to hook the possession and find the embolo… whose chips flow widely!
I’m stuck on the Kosovo game – I could only get coverage of two, so went to Portugal – and Ballard heads wide!
aim! Kosovo 3-2 Northern Ireland (Ballard 83)
Kosovo has seen it very well, but suddenly Northern Ireland gets a lever, and these last seven minutes must be frantic.
Switzerland is only one goal behind, but cannot achieve anything. Meanwhile, in Lisbon, Portugal is pushing for a third.
Portugal sent Leo to Jota and Czech Republic Kral for Mateju; Spain does Soler for Llorente, then Switzerland tries Seferovic for Akanji.
Llorente runs the channel and Azpilicueta looks for him, But a heavy touch allows the challenge to move towards the goal.
How is Ronaldo still out? His team is leading and cruising 2-0, he is 37, and lost outright in the middle of last season when the matches came early. Surely he needs rest?
I’ll level with you: These other stages haven’t been very good.
Spain will have to find themselves a reliable goalscorer. I think they’re hoping that Torres becomes like David Silva; If he gets there, they will be a very difficult team to beat.
The Czech Republic sent Vlaanova to Hlaec, while, Try Asensio for Coke and Morata for Gavi in Geneva, Spain.
Spain’s lead is still narrow; I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Switzerland changed them to Switzerland.
“Ronaldo’s across the ball!” Our commentators say, But I think that was a shot. Somehow, Stanek hangs up.
Changes for Portugal, Vitinha for Bernardo and Fernandes for Carvalho.
Good from Geddes, allows a cross on his body while shaping to shoot. But just as he is about to make it 3-0, a desperate tackle robs him.
Llorente, perhaps Spain’s best player, collects a loose ball, Runs away from the target, then spins into a rasper that flies right over the far post. He really is very useful.
Gibraltar has tied with Bulgaria; Malta has leveled against Estonia.
Okafor looks like a very good prospect, So I’m curious to see if he can make a mark here.
Now Switzerland sends Stephan and Okafor For Zuber and Abiescher.
send to spain on olmo to sarabia
Meanwhile, the Czech Republic has three on two! Main middle, Halozek I think, finds Jureka to his right, but instead of passing the keeper with precision – as Guedes did in scoring the Portuguese second – he beats wildly, a piece near- The post flies into the side-netting.
“As much as I understand the complaints about football and the fatigue needed a break,” emails Joo Fidalgo, “Leave discreet countries like Portugal, which are full of very easy going footballers, we only get to see that when there are domestic friendships. I think it’s not the same for English fans, but the atmosphere in Lisbon is great for these (mostly meaningless) matches (on TV. I’m not there).
Yep, that’s a fair point – although I think the gripe is timing, not existence.
The Czech Republic has also improved, But watch Portugal in the process of slowly withdrawing.
Switzerland looking a little better since half-time, But as I type this, Torres spins from right to left across the face of the box and drills a low shot straight at Somer.
aim! Greece 3-0 Cyprus (Limnios 48)
Greece will maintain its three-point lead over Kosovo at the top of League C Group 2.
aim! Kosovo 3-1 Northern Ireland (Muriqi 52)
There is a full mare here in Northern Ireland. They were lucky not to score at least three goals in the first half, and things went well after Kosovo restarted.
Jureka, for Linger, was one of three changes – Gemelka and Pesek are also operational for Havel and Kuchla.
Czech Republic got off to a good start in the second half, clipping a ball into the box, at which Jureka, in front of the keeper, wins the all. But while away from the target, he nods and it won’t fall for any of his companions, he is then flagged off.
“I’m sure I’m not the first person to say this,” says Arvel Gwynne Jones, “But really, enough football already. We all need a little break, the fans as well as the players.”
I feel you, sort of. Players need a break, but international football must exist as well, so I’m not sure what the solution is – and if the sport was less morally bankrupt, we’d actually be getting ready for the World Cup .
We are on our way back…
Join me in 10 minutes for the second stop….
aim! Sweden 0-1 Serbia (Jovic 45+3)
Serbia needs a win here, and they are in prime position to get it.
half-time score
Kosovo 2-1 Northern Ireland
Norway 0-0 Slovenia
Greece 2-0 Cyprus
Gibraltar 0-1 Bulgaria
North Macedonia 0-0 Georgia
Malta 0-1 Estonia
Half-time: Switzerland 0-1 Spain
Spain is by far the better team, but Switzerland is still in it.
aim! Kosovo 2-1 Northern Ireland (Lavery 44)
Spencer stands on a cross and Lavery points home from two yards. His team may have fallen further behind, but now they are back in the game!
Half-time: Portugal 2-0 Czech Republic
Portugal have played really well, especially in the last 20 minutes, and if they keep their intensity up I would expect them to add to their goal-match.
Ronaldo cleans the corner of Switzerland, Then seconds later when fed by the brilliant Bernardo he twinkles on the line and sees his cross slip behind.
Looking again at that second goal from Portugal, it was an excellent ending indeed. I was wondering if Stanek should have saved it, but Geddes worked out so well how to beat him, then execute a finish that wasn’t perfect but was perfect. And so right, I guess.
While I was describing that target, Gavi executed some footwork of complete dirt, beating two or three people inside a phone box. He and Pedri are going to be something in the same midfield.
Incidentally, the various leagues these players play in ended three weeks ago. I’m not sure they would still be whipping themselves, although I don’t think there’s an option if we want to preserve international football.
aim! Portugal 2-0 Czech Republic (Gedes 38)
Portugal is clear at the top of the group! Neves plays a clever ball between the lines for Bernardo, who swings and slides a pass of his own to Geddes, running into space on the right side of the box. But it doesn’t go inside the defender, forcing Geddes to direct the shot across the keeper, and although he doesn’t get much momentum on it, he directs it well and it’s on his team. should be sufficient.
Spain is still dragging Switzerland throughout the show. But he hasn’t scored a second, or come particularly close to doing so.
Sweet Target! Portugal 1-0 Czech Republic (Cancel 33)
Cancillo finds Bernardo on the right and it seems that there is no danger. But he knows his club mate will swing and slam the ball into the box, so he runs into space, it dutifully comes on, then he nets a very low finish on the far side! I dare say Pep Guardiola should be given credit for the assist.
It’s worth noting, so also the reputation of £30 away tickets – Although £20 was enough and still is.
aim! Greece 2-0 Cyprus (Pavlidis 20)
Greece are well prepared to make three out of three wins – they top the Northern Ireland group.
aim! Kosovo 2-0 Northern Ireland (Bytyqi 20)
God, it’s not going well for the Irish side at all, and although North reacted well to go back, they conceded again when Spencer couldn’t clear a cross, and by all means are.
