UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying: What to look out for on Matchday 8 | European Qualifiers

The October part of the European Qualifiers for UEFA EURO 2024 will end on Tuesday. There are still many things to compete for before the finals next summer.

Let's take a glance at some of the notable events happening on the last day of Matchday 8.

Week 8 Matches & Scores

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In Group A, Georgia won 4-0 against Cyprus while Spain got a 1-0 victory over Norway. Meanwhile, Group D saw Türkiye defeat Latvia 4-0 and Wales come out on top with a 2-1 win against Croatia. The teams in Group E played hard with Czechia winning 1-0 against Faroe Islands and Poland settling for a 1-1 draw with Moldova. Finally, in Group I, Switzerland drew 3-3 with Belarus and Romania had a convincing 4-0 win over Andorra.

The game that was supposed to take place between Kosovo and Israel has been delayed.

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Group B saw the Republic of Ireland claiming a strong 4-0 victory over Gibraltar, while the Netherlands managed to secure a 1-0 win against Greece. In Group F, Austria emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Azerbaijan, while the match between Belgium and Sweden ended in a draw. Finally, Group J saw Portugal dominating with a 5-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Iceland secured a resounding victory against Liechtenstein with a 4-0 scoreline. Slovakia, on the other hand, secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Luxembourg.

The match between Belgium and Sweden had to be stopped when it was half-time because of safety concerns.

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In Group C, two matches will take place: England will go against Italy, while Malta will play Ukraine. Group G will also feature two games: Lithuania vs Hungary, and Serbia vs Montenegro. Meanwhile, Group H will see Finland clash against Kazakhstan in a match scheduled for 18:00. Additionally, Northern Ireland will face off against Slovenia, and San Marino will play Denmark.

Every game will begin at 8:45 PM Central European Time, except for those with different indications.

Heavyweight Battle In Group C

Notable moments: Italy versus England with a final score of 1-2.

One of the most eye-catching games in Matchday 8 features England and Italy, who both reached the final of EURO 2020, going head to head at Wembley. In the first game of the tournament, England won a remarkable 2-1 victory in Naples and they are eager to secure a place in the EURO finals for the ninth time in the last ten tournaments.

The England coach, Gareth Southgate, expressed his satisfaction with the players' attitude, stating that they have been exceptional and are taking on the challenge of improving well. However, Southgate believes that they cannot become complacent and must continue to strive for improvement as a united team.

Were you aware that England's triumph over Italy in March marked their inaugural UEFA competition win over the Azzurri? Prior to that game, they had faced Italy five times and lost on four occasions, with a draw being the only shared outcome between them.

Critical Meeting Of Finland And Kazakhstan

Key moments: Kazakhstan nil - one Finland Finland secured a hard-fought victory in their World Cup qualifying match against Kazakhstan. The game was closely contested with both teams having chances to score. However, it was Finland who found the back of the net in the second half through a well-placed shot from striker Teemu Pukki. Kazakhstan tried to find an equalizer but were unable to break down Finland's resilient defence. The Finnish team held on for the win and will take the three points back home with them. The victory puts Finland on four points in their qualifying group, level with Wales and Belgium. Kazakhstan, on the other hand, remain without a point after two games played. Overall, it was a solid performance from Finland and they will be pleased with the result. Kazakhstan will need to regroup and find their form if they hope to earn any points in the coming games.

Following their defeats during Matchday 7, Finland and Kazakhstan are in dire need of a triumph to boost their chances of securing a top two spot in their upcoming clash in Helsinki. At the moment, both teams have 12 points in Group H, which puts them four points behind Denmark and Slovenia, who still have to face each other once more.

Finland has only played in the EURO finals once before, during the 2020 competition. Unfortunately, they didn't make it past the group stage. On the other hand, Kazakhstan has never competed in a major tournament, so qualifying would be an incredible achievement for both countries.

Were you aware? Finland have triumphed over Kazakhstan in every one of their preceding competitive encounters, and have only allowed one goal to pass through their defense during those matches.

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Overview: Norway wins the match against Cyprus with a score of 4-0. On Tuesday, Norway demonstrated their ability to dominate the field by defeating Cyprus in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier. From start to finish, Norway was in control of the game, scoring four goals and keeping Cyprus from finding the back of the net. Norway's opening goal came in the 14th minute from forward Erling Haaland. Haaland had an outstanding game, not only scoring the first goal but also assisting on two other goals for his teammates. Alexander Sorloth, Mohamed Elyounoussi, and Kristian Thorstvedt were the other players who scored for Norway. Despite the fact that the game was played in Cyprus, it appeared that Norway had all the home field advantages. They had the ball for the majority of the game, with 70% possession, and took a total of 23 shots compared to Cyprus's three. By the end of the match, Norway had secured a comfortable win, earning them three points in the Group G standings. Cyprus, on the other hand, is still in search of their first win in the qualifiers. Overall, it was an impressive performance by Norway, one that will certainly help their confidence as they move forward in their journey to qualify for the World Cup.