European World Cup Qualifiers - Group H Review

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Greece vs. Belgium: Match Review

Match Details:
Venue: Georgious Karaiskaki Stadium (Piraeus)
Referee: Marciniak Szymon (Poland)
Scoreline: Greece 1 – 2 Belgium

In a very dramatic second-half five minutes featuring three goals, Belgium became the first European team to qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup, along with hosts Russia.

Jan Vertonghen who was winning his 92nd cap for Belgium on the day put the Belgians ahead. Jose Zeca soon after, equalized for Greece.

A quick substitution by Coach Roberto Martinez saw Moussa Dembele come off f

The victory now sees Belgium Lead the group H with 8 points, with only 2 games left to play.

Belgium’s qualification sees them join Brazil, Mexico, Iran, and Japan as teams to have booked a place in next year’s World Cup, along with host country, Russia.

Gibraltar vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina

In the other group game, Coach Mehmed Bazdaevic’s side, Bosnia-Herzegovina beat Gibraltar 4 – 0 to climb 1-point above Greece in Group H in a fight for a play-off qualification spot.

Edin Dzeko scored twice, with Kenan Kodro and Senad Lulic getting a goal apiece.

Venue: Estádio Algarve (Faro/Loulé)
Referee: Arnason T. (Iceland)
Scoreline: Gibraltar 0 – 4 Bosnia-Herzegovina

Estonia vs Cyprus

While in the last group game between Estonia and Cyprus, a 90th-minute goal by Mattias Kaeit, sealed a win for Estonia over Cyprus.

Venue: A. Le Coq Arena (Tallinn)
Referee: Jaccottet A. (Sui)
Scoreline: Estonia 1 – 0 Cyprus

World Cup Qualifying - Standings

It is now a tight battle between Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, and Cyprus, for the play-off spot in Group H. Who do you think would make it through, with just 2 games left to play? Drop your comments.