Turkey and Russia won two wins from two FIFA World Cup qualifiers while Holland and Croatia returned to winning after winning Matchday 1. Instead, Portugal’s European champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Serbia and Belgium had to come from behind to earn a point away to the Czech Republic.
Keep an eye on the EURO teams pre-competition form, including recent results, line-ups and upcoming fixtures.
Serbia 2-2 Portugal
Portugal let down a two-goal lead as Nemanja Radonjić encouraged Serbia’s return to postpone the first Diogo Jota semi-final. Aleksandar Mitrović made history by being Serbia’s full-time top scorer with 39 goals before Filip Kostić grabbed the equalizer. Nikola Milenkovic saw red for Serbia.
The next thing: Luxembourg vs Portugal (03/03)
Czech Republic 1-1 Belgium
These countries could not be separated into attractive attractions. The guests led through Lukáš Provod’s long effort just after the restart, with Romelu Lukaku leveling things per hour. Kevin De Bruyne and Jan Bořil both beat the woodwork and sides in search of a late winner.
The next thing: Wales v Czech Republic, Belgium vs Belarus (03/03)
Norway 0-3 Turkey
Ozan Tufan hit twice as Turkey won back. The midfielder swept his team forward within four minutes and Çağlar Söyüncü took home a header before Ozan put the canoe in the third. Norwegian representative Kristian Thorstvedt was sacked late.
The next thing: Turkey v Latvia (03/03)
Holland 2-0 Latvia
The Netherlands returned to winning ways thanks to a stunning strike by Steven Berghuis and captain Luuk de Jong in the second half. Sevilla were on top as one of two Oranje players who retreated on the woodwork in the first half of a Dutch dominant show, with Davy Klaassen also going against the bar.
The next thing: Gibraltar vs Netherlands (03/03)
Russia 2-1 Slovenia
Artem Dzyuba’s half-hearted clinical brace ensured that Russia extended their perfect start in deserving it. Josip Iličić responded before the interval with a superb effort for Slovenia, which ended the run unnoticed nine games.
The next thing: Slovakia v Russia (03/03)
Cyprus Croatia 1-0
Mario Pašalić’s header in the first half was enough for Croatia to get past Cyprus and complete a five-game climb without a win over the night skipper Luka Modrić made the 135th highest goal for his country.
The next thing: Croatia vs Malta (03/03)
Slovakia 2-2 Malta
Malta played on a famous draw in Slovakia, after being 2-0 up at the break. With 14 wins and one lottery since winning a World Cup trophy in 2013, the visitors got two in five minutes through Luke Gambin and Alexander Satariano, just to be bounced back with goals in the second. half with Dávid Strelec and Milan Škriniar.
The next thing: Slovakia v Russia (03/03)
All Saturday results
Group A: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg, Serbia 2-2 Portugal
Group E: Belarus 4-2 Estonia, Czech Republic 1-1 Belgium
Group G: Montenegro 4-1 Gibraltar, Norway 0-3 Turkey, Holland 2-0 Latvia
Group H: Russia 2-1 Slovenia, Croatia 1-0 Cyprus, Slovakia 2-2 Malta
Fortifications Sunday
Group B: Georgia vs Spain, Kosovo vs Sweden
Group C: Bulgaria vs Italy, Switzerland vs Lithuania
Group D: Kazakhstan vs France, Ukraine vs Finland
Group F: Denmark vs Moldova, Austria vs Faroe Islands, Israel v Scotland
Group I: Albania against England, Poland against Andorra, San Marino vs Hungary
Group J: Armenia vs Iceland, North Macedonia vs Liechtenstein, Romania vs Germany