World Cup qualifying compact: Sweden thanks the Bundesliga power
Sweden – Kosovo 3: 0 (1: 0)
Thanks to Emil Forsberg, Alexander Isaac and Robin Kayson, Sweden can directly count on qualifying for the World Cup. In the 3-0 (1-0) match against Kosovo, the attacking all-rounder Forsberg from RB Leipzig first made a penalty (29), then the former BBB striker Isaac (62) and the former Mainz Quisen (79). All three ensured that the Scandinavians would continue their vision of victory in Group B. At the top of the table, Spain is one point ahead, but the Nations League finalist has one match to play than those who are already following. After the defeat, Kosovo must finally bury its dream of a ticket to Qatar.
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Scotland – Israel 3: 2 (1: 2)
Despite losing twice, Scotland managed to finish second in Group F in a clash with rivals Israel. Hoffenheim’s Iran Sahawi (5) and Munas Dabber (31) scored 3: 2 (1: 2) in a tough match in Glasgow. In a battle with hosts John McGinn (29) and Lyndon Dykes (55), Scott McTomine even scored the winning goal in regulation time (90 + + 4) – after which Hampton Park boiled over. Scotland now has 14 points, while Israel is four points behind in third place. At the top is Denmark long before the competition.
Finland – Ukraine 1: 2 (1: 2)
In Group D, it is still very close to France, the leaders in the table, who have already lost some points. Ukraine defended second place to qualify for the World Cup finals with a 2-1 (2-1) victory in Finland on Friday and differed from their direct rivals. Among Ukraine (8 points) who played one match more than the match. Finns (5) fled to Bosnia-Herzegovina (6). The team revolved around former Bundesliga goal scorer Edin Dzeko in Kazakhstan this afternoon. Former BBB strikers Andrei Yarmolenko (4) and Roman Yarenchuk (34) secured the Ukrainian victory in Finland. Former Schalke team Puki (29) scored for the hosts.
Other World Cup qualifiers in brief from Saturday night:
Georgia – Greece 0: 2 (0: 0)
Azerbaijan – Ireland 0: 3 (0: 2)
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