Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Here are the key results
Spain edged closer to Euro 2020 qualification after being held to a 1-1 draw by Norway in the ongoing qualifiers. The 2010 FIFA World Cup champions have 19 points from seven games and are five ahead of Sweden, who beat Malta 4-0 in Group F. Italy beat Greece 2-0 and Denmark overcame Switzerland. Here are the key results.
Veteran Spanish defender Sergio Ramos became Europe's most capped male outfield player. Ramos' 168th cap also made him Spain's record appearance maker, surpassing former goal-keeper Iker Casillas. Saul Niguez gave Spain the lead with a dipping second-half effort. However, it was was cancelled out by Josh King's injury-time penalty. This happened after goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga brought down Omar Elabdellaoui.
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"All that is personal is a little secondary," said Ramos."I would have happily traded this 168th cap for a victory. It was not the case. But this record is a great reward after so many years and it's a great source of huge pride."
Italy overcame Greece 2-0 at home to seal a berth in the Euro 2020 competition. Chelsea mid-fielder Jorginho opened the scoring for the hosts from the penalty spot after Andreas Bouchalakis' handball. Substitute Federico Bernardeschi added a late second. The win saw Italy top Group J with 21 points. Meanwhile, Bosnia-Herzegovina thrashed second-placed Finland 4-1. They are fourth in Group J.
Denmark beat Switzerland 1-0 to earn three crucial points in Group D. They now have 12 points from six games and are level with Republic of Ireland, who were held to a goalless draw by Georgia. Romania thrashed Faroe Islands 3-0 to get to 13 points in Group J. Armenia were held 1-1 by Liechtenstein to remain on third place in Group J.
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âšī¸ Italy qualify for #EURO2020, King converts last-minute penalty against Spain!
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