Netherlands and Italy in pain – BBC Sport

The second day of qualifying for Euro 2016 continued on Friday. Italy and the Netherlands have established themselves in pain, respectively against Azerbaijan (2-1) and Kazakhstan (3-1). Belgium has cruised against Andorra (6-0).

Definitely, the Netherlands are struggling in the qualifiers for Euro 2016 Defeated in the first day in the Czech Republic (2-1), the “Oranje” came very close to Corrections against Kazakhstan. Battered in the first period, the selection of Guus Hiddink, led at the break after a Abdulin goal (17 ^th ), eventually made the difference in the second half. Huntelaar came moments before, gave hope to the public of the Amsterdam Arena (62 ^th ) before qu’Afellay (82 ^th ) and Van Persie penalty spot (89 ^th ) will seal the victory (3-1). The expulsion of Dzholchiyev (64 ^th ) was decisive. To everyone’s surprise, this is Iceland, which is top of Group A. Icelanders traveling in Latvia, won a second win in as many games (0-3). They lead the Czech Republic, which has emerged in Turkey (1-2) after some in the score. The match between Iceland in the Netherlands on Monday night, could already be decisive

Group A
Netherlands . – Kazakhstan 3-1
Turkey – Czech Republic 1-2
Latvia – Iceland 0-2

After the postponement of match against Israel, the Belgians were starting their campaign on Friday night which should lead to France in 2016 formation Marc Wilmots private Eden Hazard, who has a bruised toe, did not details against Andorra (6-0). De Bruyne and Origi, twice hit the wood before the start of the festival of goals at the half-hour mark. De Bruyne (30 ^th and 34 ^th ) and Chadli (37 ^th ) allowed the Red Devils to lead 3-0 at the break. On return from the locker room, the Belgians were at it again. Origi (59 ^th ) and Mertens (65 ^th and 68 ^th ) concluded the evening in style. Wales Gareth Bale took control of Group B after drawing obtained against Bosnia (0-0). Israel has imposed on Cyprus (2-1)

Group B
Wales -. Bosnia 0-0
Cyprus – Israel 1-2
Belgium – Andorra 6-0

Given the modest team of Azerbaijan, one could expect a festival Italians. This was not the case. The Antonio Conte training without Balotelli, but the duo Zaza-Motionless in attack, struggled to finally win 2-1. The man of the evening is called Giorgio Chiellini. Juve defender went through all states, Friday night in Palermo. He first led the way late in the first period, beating Agaev a corner Pirlo (44 ^th ). He was then unfortunate accompanying the ball into his own net for the equalizer Azerbaijan (76 ^th ), before turning into a victorious savior head (82 ^th ). The “Nazionale”, with this second victory, leads the group H, along with Croatia (six points as well). The Croats are taxed on the smallest of margins Bulgaria (1-0). Finally, Norway has acquired after its initial defeat against Italy (0-2), dominating Malta (3-0). In a meeting mediated by the French Antony Gautier, Joshua King, the player from Blackburn, scored twice (26 ^th and 49 ^th ).

Group H
Italy – Azerbaijan 2-1
Malta – Norway 0-3
Bulgaria – Croatia 0-1

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