It was another full set of matches in UEFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying. While a few teams have already qualified, most of the spots are still up for grabs. Here’s a recap of the all the matches on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 along with video highlights.
UEFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying Recap – Wednesday, September 9, 2009
In Group 3, the Czech Republic kept their hopes alive with a dominating 7-0 win over San Marino. The win improved their goal difference and they are now only two points behind Northern Ireland for second place. Belgium lost in Group 5 to Armenia which all but stopped their chances of qualifying as they only have 7 points and in fourth place. Sweden got a huge win to move into second place in Group 1.
England won easily at home over Croatia (5-1) to clinch their spot in South Africa next summer while Scotland’s chances came to a crashing halt and Northern Ireland lost. Most of the top teams won including Germany, Italy, and Spain. There were two 7-0 wins at the Czech Republic defeated San Marino by that score as did Israel over Luxembourg. Here’s a full list of the matches from Wednesday.
Video Highlights (matches without a link don’t have highlights available but will be added later).
| Wednesday, September 9, 2009 | |||||
| Status | Home | Score | Away | STAGE | VENUE (ATT.) |
| FT | Czech Republic | 7 - 0 | San Marino | Group Three | Sparta Stadium (8,120) |
| FT | Armenia | 2 - 1 | Belgium | Group Five | Republican Stadium (4,000) |
| FT | Faroe Islands | 2 - 1 | Lithuania | Group Seven | Torsvollor Stadium (8,000) |
| FT | Malta | 0 - 1 | Sweden | Group One | Ta’Qali National Stadium (5,500) |
| FT | Belarus | 0 - 0 | Ukraine | Group Six | Dinamo Stadion (23,000) |
| FT | Liechtenstein | 1 - 1 | Finland | Group Four | Rheinpark Stadion (3,132) |
| FT | Romania | 1 - 1 | Austria | Group Seven | Lia Manoilu (4,500) |
| FT | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 1 - 1 | Turkey | Group Five | Olympic Stadium (20,000) |
| FT | Andorra | 1 - 3 | Kazakhstan | Group Six | Estadi Comunal de Aixovall (450) |
| FT | Israel | 7 - 0 | Luxembourg | Group Two | Ramat Gan Stadium (7,038) |
| FT | Montenegro | 1 - 1 | Cyprus | Group Eight | Stadion Pod Goricom (3,000) |
| FT | Norway | 2 - 1 | Macedonia | Group Nine | Ullevaal Stadium (14,776) |
| FT | Albania | 1 - 1 | Denmark | Group One | Qemal Stafa (4,500) |
| FT | Moldova | 1 - 1 | Greece | Group Two | Republican Stadium (10,500) |
| FT | Latvia | 2 - 2 | Switzerland | Group Two | Stadionas Skonto (2,500) |
| FT | Scotland | 0 - 1 | Netherlands | Group Nine | Hampden Park (51,230) |
| FT | Wales | 1 - 3 | Russia | Group Four | Millennium Stadium (11,589) |
| FT | Hungary | 0 - 1 | Portugal | Group One | Ferenc Puskas Stadium (42,000) |
| FT | Northern Ireland | 0 - 2 | Slovakia | Group Three | Windsor Park (16,000) |
| FT | Slovenia | 3 - 0 | Poland | Group Three | Petrol Arena (12,000) |
| FT | Germany | 4 - 0 | Azerbaijan | Group Four | Fubball Arena Munchen (35,369) |
| FT | Italy | 2 - 0 | Bulgaria | Group Eight | (20,760) |
| FT | Serbia | 1 - 1 | France | Group Seven | Stadion Crvena Zvezda (50,000) |
| FT | England | 5 - 1 | Croatia | Group Six | Wembley Stadium (87,319) |
| FT | Spain | 3 - 0 | Estonia | Group Five | Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (15,000) |
