Goal Party for England and France, Portugal fumbles

champion of France (4:1 in Moldova) and England (5:0 against the Czech Republic), started with sovereign Wins in the EM-qualification. Title Portugal defender was slow despite the return of Cristiano Ronaldo against Ukraine and only came to a 0:0.

France was in Chisinau against the stark facilities of Moldova, in his favorite role outside already in the first half and decided the game with three goals between the 24. Minute, and 36. Minute. A world champion, especially the first hit was: After a magisterial Pass by Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann struck with a magnificent direct acceptance under the crossbar.

The third goal for the Frenchman, Olivier Giroud takes a shot. For the striker from Chelsea, it was in 88. Countries game the 34. Hits, which matched the contribution in the all-time top scorers list of the Fédération Française de Football with David Trézéguet. Only Thierry Henry (51) and Michel Platini (41) have scored more goals for the "Bleus", as the 32-year-old Giroud.

English Gala

The world Cup-Fourth in England was launched with a Gala in the campaign. The Team of Gareth Southgate won at home against the Czech Republic 5:0 and is in order since now almost ten years in qualifying matches. The last defeat in a European championship or world Cup qualifying conceding the "Three Lions" in October 2009 against Ukraine.

match-winner for England Raheem Sterling and Manchester City scored three goals. For the 2:0 in the injury time of the first half, Captain Harry Kane was responsible. The striker of Tottenham Hotspur scored a foul in the penalty confidently, and remained so in the 18th century. Attempt in a row by the penalty point without a miss.

Before the match the two Teams and the 80'000 spectators at London's Wembley with a minute's silence had to the Victims of the terrorist attack a week ago in the new Zealand city of Christchurch thought.

Luxembourg table guide

As the first of the favourites Portugal, had to have springs. The semi-final opponent Switzerland in the Final Four of the Nations Cup in June, came at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon against Ukraine, despite clear Superiority, and the return of Cristiano Ronaldo, with a goalless draw. Guest Keeper Andrei Pjatow showed some first-class parades and assured the Team of Andriy Shevchenko in a lucky position. The first Leader of the group B is Luxembourg, came to the home against Lithuania a 2:1 victory.

the short messages

group A

England - Czech Republic 5:0 (2:0), Wembley stadium, London. - 82'575 spectators. - SR Soares Dias (POR). - Goals: 24. Sterling 1:0. 45. Kane (Foul Penalty) 2:0. 62. Sterling 3:0. 68. Sterling 4:0. 84. Kalas (Own Goal) 5:0.

Bulgaria - Montenegro 1:1 (0:0). - SR Buquet (FRA). - Goals: 50. Mugosa 0:1. 82. Nedelev (Foul Penalty) 1:1.

group B

Portugal - Ukraine 0:0 . - Lisbon. - SR Turpin (FRA).

Luxembourg - Lithuania 2:1 (1:1). - Luxembourg. - SR pure Shreiber (ISR). - Goals: 14. Cernych 0:1. 45. Barreiro 1:1. 55. Rodrigues 2:1.

group H

Moldova - France 1:4 (0:3) Chisinau. - SR Stavrev (MKD). - Goals: 24. Griezmann 0:1. 27. Varane 0:2. 36. Giroud 0:3. 87. Mbappé 0:4. 89. Ambros 1:4.

Andorra - Iceland 0:2 (0:1). - Andorra la Vella. - SR Schärer (SUI). - Goals: 22. Bjarnason 0:1. 80. Kjartansson 0:2. - Note: Island with Sigurjonsson (GC/63.).

Albania - Turkey 0:2 (0:1). - Shkodër. - SR Stieler. - Goals: 21. Yilmaz, 0:1. 55. Calhanoglu 0:2. - Observations: Albania Taulant Xhaka (Basel/shown a yellow card) and Sadiku (Lugano/58.), without Arlind Ajeti (GC/replacement). (sda)

Created: 22.03.2019, 22:58 PM