Fixtures & Results
Netherlands vs France
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 UK
Venue: Amsterdam Arena.
Netherlands and France won their respective matches on day 2 convincingly after being held to draws on the opening day. Both wins were at home and by the same 4-1 margin as the Dutch eased past Belarus and the French came from a goal behind to see off Bulgaria.
Belarus vs Luxembourg
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 UK
Venue: Borisov Arena, Borisov.
Belarus were thrashed by Netherlands on a 4-1 to leave them win-less after two matches into the World Cup Qualifying Campaign. They were nowhere near the side that held to France on the matchday and some comical defending cost them dearly. Quincy Promes was the man of the moment for the Dutch side, who scored a double in the first half which was complemented by goals from Davy Klaasnen and Vincent Jansen.
Sweden vs Bulgaria
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 UK
Venue: Friends Arena (Solna).
Sweden managed a lone goal victory over low rated side Luxembourg on Friday night, now they will be hosting Bulgaria at Friends Arena Solna on Sunday night.
After their disappointment in the European Championship, Sweden have switched back to a good run of form. Sweden have been unbeaten in their 2 games so far after Euro, with a win and a draw. Sweden are currently 3rd in the group A table with 4 points, same points with France and Netherlands above them. They will be hoping for a win in this game to go top of the table depending on other results.
Albania vs Spain
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Sunday, 9th October 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Loro Borici Stadium (Shkoder).
Albania went top of the group G table on Thursday night as they defeated Liechtenstein 0-2. They are now top of the table with 6 points and they will be preparing to host Spain at home on Sunday night.
Iceland vs Turkey
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Sunday, 9th October 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik.
Iceland are enjoying an unbeaten run in the World Cup qualifying campaign, they are 2nd in the group I table with same point as the leaders Croatia. They will be hosting Turkey on Sunday as they prepare to maintain their good record.
America MG vs Palmeiras
Brasileiro Serie A
Date: Sunday, 9th October 2016,
Kick-off at 21:00 UK
Venue: Estadio Municipal Jacy Scaff, Londrina (Neutral Venue).
America Mineiro were on a four match unbeaten run before the 3-0 defeat to Coritiba in the previous round fixture. They continue to remain at the rock bottom of the Brasileiro Serie A with a massive 12 point distance to safety from the relegation zone. They were also on a 2 match winning run at home and their chances to keep the good run going is dent a blow as they welcome the league leaders Palmeiras into a neutral venue in Londrina.
International victories for City trio
rnautovic and Allen on the mark
Algeria vs Cameroon
African World Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Sunday 9th October 2016.
Kick-off: 20:30 UK
Venue: Stade Mustapha Tchaker, Blida.
The Desert Warriors of Algeria locks horns with the indomitable lion of Cameroon. Both African giant will be clashing for the first time in 12 years.
Moldova vs Ireland
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Saturday, 8th October 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 UK
Venue: Stadionul Zimbru, Chisinau.
Republic of Ireland’s 1-0 win against Georgia and Moldova’s heavy 3-0 defeat against Serbia put the four strong sides in Group D at same points. Austria, Wales, Ireland and Serbia have four points each and this makes the matchday 3 of the group stage pretty interesting.