The Italians left nothing to burn with the Bosnians, who had made it to League A a year ago before Austria, and won in Sarajevo without trembling.
Andrea Belotti (22nd) scored from one of the many possibilities of the guests in the first half of the game, Domenico Berardi (68th) made the preliminary decision. Italy not only secured participation in the final tournament, but also sent Bosnia-Herzegovina back to League B.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-2 Italy
22 ‘Andrea Belotti u 68’ Domenico Berardi
The Netherlands, group opponents of Austria at next year’s European Championships, finished second after a 2-1 win in Poland, one point behind Italy. The “Oranje” ran after a goal by Kamil Jozwiak (6th) after an early deficit, but goals from Memphis Depay via penalties (77th) and captain Georginio Wijnaldum (84th) turned the game around in the finish.
Lukaku leads Belgium to victory
Belgium only needed a draw against Denmark to secure a place in the Final Four. Youri Tielemans scored for the home side in the third minute. But the Danes, who were dependent on a victory, managed to equalize through Jonas Wind (17th) and they could continue to hope. Romelu Lukaku, however, had something against it. The center forward from Inter Milan scored twice (56th, 70th).
Belgium 4-2 Denmark
3 ‘Youri Tielemans, 57’ Romelu Lukaku, 69´Romelu Lukaku, 87 ‘Kevin De Bruyne, 17’ Jonas Wind, 86 ‘Thibaut Courtois (ET)
Even a serious goalkeeper mistake by Thibaut Courtois (87th / own goal) did not bring the Belgians out of step, Kevin de Bruyne (88th) almost immediately followed up. England defeated Iceland 4-0, but remained only in third place due to the lost direct duel with the Danes. The Icelanders finished the group without counting and were relegated like Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Israel 1-0 Scotland
44′ Manor Solomon
Israel avoids relegation
Willi Ruttensteiner, who played his last game as team boss of the Israeli selection, was delighted. The 1-0 home win against European Championship starter Scotland thanks to a goal by Manor Solomon (44th) brought the Israelis to stay in the League B. Ruttensteiner Iceland’s association could remain as technical director, a decision should be made in a few days. The rise was made by the Czech national team, who defeated Slovakia 2-0 in a neighborhood duel.
Hungary – Turkey 2-0
57 ‘Dávid Miklós Sigér, 90 + 4’ Kevin Varga
Hungary was able to look forward to a week after winning the EM ticket. With a 2-0 win against Turkey, the Hungarians made it to League A, because Russia went down 5-0 in Serbia. Dominik Szoboszlai, who was already traveling back to Salzburg, was not part of the Hungarians. David Siger (57th) and Kevin Varga (95th) scored the goals.
Serbia 5-0 Russia
10 ‘Nemanja Radonjic, 25’ Luka Jovic, 40 ‘Dusan Vlahovic, 45 + 1’ Luka Jovic, 64 ‘Filip Mladenovic
Wales and Finland determined the promoted team in Cardiff. With the Finns Jere Uronen saw red after less than a quarter of an hour because of goal robbery, Harry Wilson (29th) and Daniel James (46th) let Wales cheer. The Finns shortened again with Teemu Pukki (63rd), but Kieffer Moore (84th) achieved the final result.
