Group ANetherlands 4-1 BelarusQuincy Promes put the Netherlands in control with his first two international goals on 15 and 31 minutes. Aleksei Rios pulled one back right at the start of the second half but Vincent Janssen teed up Davy Klaassen for the Dutch third before getting the fourth himself with a curling finish.
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Dynamo and Benfica in need of victory
With just one point from their first two fixtures, both FC Dynamo Kyiv and SL Benfica are desperate for a first victory to strengthen their challenge in Group B.• Should another draw ensue, and SSC Napoli beat Beşiktaş JK, then the Italian side will become the first ever to qualify with three games remaining. Previous meetings• The sides have met once before, in the 1991/92 European Champion Clubs' Cup group stage when Dynamo won 1-0 at home. Nineteen-year-old Rui Costa came on as a substitute for Benfica.• The line-ups in Kyiv on 27 November 1991 were:Dynamo:< ... UEFA.com - News
De Rossi denies Spain, Mandžukić treble for Croatia
Group DAustria 2-2 WalesThe hosts twice came from behind in Vienna courtesy of Marko Arnautović. The forward's first-half header was sandwiched by a Joe Allen screamer and a Kevin Wimmer own goal. Arnautović's second equaliser, soon after half-time, was a fine individual effort, but neither team could conjure a winner. Republic of Ireland 1-0 GeorgiaSeamus Coleman was the hero in Dublin, the Ireland captain capping his 40th appearance with the only goal against Georgia. Coleman scored after a mazy run close to the hour mark. Georgia's Levan Mchedlidz... UEFA.com - News
CSKA need to make home comforts count against Monaco
A home defeat on matchday two was a disappointing way for PFC CSKA Moskva to follow their promising start to UEFA Champions League Group E, and they will be looking for a positive outcome when they host AS Monaco FC on matchday three.• It is the first competitive meeting between the sides. Match backgroundCSKA• The Russians recovered a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 at Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the start of their tenth group stage campaign. They were unable to build on that, however, losing 1-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur FC in their second fixture.• CSKA ... UEFA.com - News
LIVE: Women’s Champions League round of 32
The UEFA Women's Champions League comprises a qualifying group stage, four rounds of two-legged knockout ties and a one-off final.Qualifying roundThe lower-ranked champion clubs compete in four-team, one-venue mini-tournaments hosted by one of the participants.Knockout phaseThe qualifying round winners join the teams given a bye past that stage in the round of 32. From here on the competition consists of two-legged knockout ties, continuing with the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals played over two legs. If scores are level after 90 or 120 minutes of the second leg, the team with the most away goals wins, otherwise a pena... UEFA.com - News
What will Sporting do without captain Adrien Silva?
Sporting CP are set to be without captain Adrian Silva for their crucial UEFA Champions League Group F double-header against Borussia Dortmund after the midfielder underwent knee surgery, leaving the Lions without the man that makes their game tick with his creativity and fighting spirit.The 27-year-old is out for four to six weeks, meaning he will not face Dortmund in Lisbon on 18 October or Germany two weeks later. Crucial to Sporting's fine Liga campaign last season and Portugal's UEFA EURO 2016 triumph, Adrien's influence for Jorge Jesus's team has been even more obvious this term.
Italy v Spain launches six days of World Cup action
The European Qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup continue with 54 games in six days starting on Thursday when Italy hosting Spain.• The nine group winners will advance directly to join Russia in the 32-team final tournament.• The eight runners-up with the best record against the teams first, third, fourth and fifth in their groups procede to play-offs to decide the remaining four European berths. September highlights: Spain score eight... UEFA.com - News