The Croatians were ahead in the 47th minute after defender Sosa’s first international goal. Eriksen equalized in the 77th minute, but soon after the substitute Majer scored three points for the home team, who made their mark after two minutes on the pitch. The runners-up of the world must win in Austria on Sunday to secure a place in the Final Four.
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Even before the fifth round he was certain that France would not defend the triumph in the League of Nations, but with the victory over Austria he revived the possibility of remaining in the elite group. Mbappé’s first goal in the 56th minute was followed by another striker, Giroud, who became France’s top scorer at the age of 35 years and 357 days. The world champions have one point ahead of their opponent on Thursday.
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In June, the Netherlands lost their only points so far in the Nations League with a draw at home against Poland, but in the rematch they have already confirmed their role as favorites. Gakpo put the visitors ahead in the first half and Bergwijn scored another goal after an hour of play. 38-year-old goalkeeper Pasveer, the second oldest player in the history of the Dutch national team, kept a clean sheet on his international debut.
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The Oranje will close the group at home against Belgium, defeated 4-1 in the first leg. So, a three-goal defeat is enough to keep the first position and a better mutual balance.
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In the first under the guidance of the Italian coach Calzona, Slovakia lost 1: 2 at home to Azerbaijan, their only goal being scored from the winger of Pilsen Jirka from the penalty spot. First place and advancement from group C3 were secured by Kazakhstan with a 2: 1 triumph over Belarus. Turkey will also play at a higher level, having secured first place in Group C2 with a 3: 3 draw against Luxembourg.
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| Nations League – Round 5: |
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| Group A1: |
| France – Austria 2: 0 (0: 0) |
| Goals: 56. Mbappé, 65. Giroud. |
| Croatia – Denmark 2: 1 (0: 0) |
| Goal: 49. Sosa, 79. Majer – 77. Eriksen. |
| Group A4: |
| Belgium – Wales 2: 1 (2: 0) |
| Goal: 11. De Bruyne, 38. Batshuayi – 50. Moore. |
| Poland – Netherlands 0: 2 (0: 1) |
| Branky: 14 Gakpo, 60. Mountain wine. |
| Group C1: |
| Turkey – Luxembourg 3: 3 (2: 2) |
| Goals: 16. Ünder z pen., 39. Chanot own, 87. Yüksek – 9. Martins, 37. Sinani, 69. Rodrigues. |
| Lithuania – Faroe Islands 1: 1 (1: 1) |
| Goal: 44. Slivka – 22. Andreasen. |
| Group C3: |
| Kazakhstan – Belarus 2: 1 (1: 1) |
| Goal: 29. Gabyšev, 79. Zajnutdinov – 45. + 3 Savicky. ČK: 90. + 4 Tagybergen (Kaz.). |
| Slovakia – Azerbaijan 1: 2 (0: 1) |
| Goal: 90. + 3 Jirka z pen. – 44. Dadashov, 90. + 5 Haghverdi. |
| Group D1: |
| Latvia – Moldova 1: 2 (0: 2) |
| Goal: 55. J. Ikaunieks – 26. Revenco, 45. Nicolaescu. |
| Liechtenstein – Andorra 0: 2 (0: 1) |
| Goals: 4. Rosas, 81. Cervos. |
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