Nine teams won their qualifying groups to join hosts Italy in next June's UEFA European Under-21 Championship, while Austria, Greece, Poland and Portugal go into next month's play-offs for the remaining berths.QUALIFIED: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy (hosts), Romania, Serbia, Spain PLAY-OFFS: Greece v Austria, Poland v PortugalQUALIFYING STANDINGSGROUP 1Croatia sealed top spot on Monday, a 4-0 win at San Marino meaning they edged out second-placed Greece on head-to-head record. Greece advance to November's play-o... UEFA.com - News
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Netherlands, Switzerland into play-off final
The Netherlands and Switzerland are through to November's FIFA Women's World Cup play-off final after seeing off Denmark and Belgium respectively in October's semis.The play-offs, involving the four qualifying group runners-up with the best record against the sides first, third and fourth in their sections, will decide the last of Europe's nine berths (including hosts France) for next summer's tournament.Semi-finals
Play-off semi-finals decided on Tuesday
The Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 and Switzerland drew 2-2 in Belgium in Friday's FIFA Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first legs with the returns tonight.The play-offs, involving the four qualifying group runners-up with the best record against the sides first, third and fourth in their sections, will decide the last of Europe's nine berths (including hosts France) for next summer's tournament.Semi-finals
Nathan Eovaldi, Brock Holt ‘Confident’ As Red Sox’s Playoff Run Approaches
The Boston Red Sox’s march to the World Series is about to begin. Boston will finish its regular season Sunday against the New York Yankees and then will prepare to face the winner of the American League Wild Card Game in the American League Division Series. Despite suffering an 8-5 loss Saturday at Fenway Park, the Red Sox got a solid outing from right-hander Nathan Eovaldi who appears to be the favorite for the No. 4 starter role in the playoffs. Utility-man Brock Holt also continued his recent hot streak by cranking a two-run blast late in the contest. After the game, both players noted they feel “confident” and are in a
Women’s World Cup qualifiers, play-off contenders
Scotland, Norway, Germany and Sweden have joined hosts France, England, Italy and Spain in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup finals after the seven groups ended; Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland are in the play-offs.Qualifying group resultsFinal standingsThe seven group winners qualified to join France in the finals from 7 June–7 July 2019, with the draw in Paris on 8 December.The four runners-up with the best records against the sides first, third and fourth in their groups will advance to the play-offs, drawn ... UEFA.com - News
Play-off contenders ready for final hurdle
The UEFA Champions League play-offs are set to kick off on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the third qualifying round. Ahead of the first legs, click on each of the fixtures for our in-depth match background.WHO'S IN THE GROUP STAGE? Ties on 21 & 29 AugustChampions pathCrvena zvezda (SRB) v Salzburg (AUT)BATE Borisov (BLR) v PSV Eindhoven (NED)
UEFA Europa League play-off ties confirmed
The lineup for the UEFA Europa League play-offs has been finalised after the third qualifying round concluded on Tuesday. The play-offs are split into the champions path and the main path; the winners of the 21 ties will join 21 automatic entrants and six UEFA Champions League play-off losers in the group stage.Play-off ties take place on 23 and 30 August, with the group stage draw on 31 August.Play-off ties: champions pathOlimpija Ljubljana (SVN) v Spartak Trnava (SVK) APOEL (CYP) v Astana (KAZ) Rosenborg (NOR) v Shkëndija (MKD)F91 Dudelange... UEFA.com - News