France vs Luxembourg Highlights: Euro 2012
France strengthened their chances on Euro 2012 qualifying Group D with a 2-0 win over struggling Luxembourg in Metz. Karim Benzema and Yoann Gourcuff scored the goals as France won comfortably against a Luxembourg side who had captain Rene Peters sent off 10 minutes into the second half.
Highlights:
Macedonia vs Russia Highlights: Euro 2012
Russia moved top of Euro 2012 qualifying Group B with the narrowest of victories against a hardworking Macedonia at Stadium Skopje. Alexander Kerzhakov put the visitors ahead after just eight minutes and that proved to be the only goal of a game they had been expected to dominate and win easily.
The home Could have celebrated share of the spoils but Ilco Naumoski was unable to covert a crucial 73rd minute penalty and Russia walked away with hard earned points.
Highlights:
Iceland vs Portugal Highlights: Euro 2012 Qualifiers
New Portugal coach Paulo Bento continued his winning ways with a second-straight win since taking charge as his side eased past Iceland to continue to haul themselves back into contention to qualify from Group H in Euro 2012 qualifying. Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning free-kick gave the Portuguese the best possible start but they were stunned when Helgi Danielsson levelled for the hosts.
Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles struck to put them back in the lead just before the half-hour mark and substitute Helder Postiga sealed the win a goal in the second half.
Highlights:
Scotland vs Spain Highlights: Euro 2012
Steven Naismith scored a memorable goal for the Scots, but it was not enough to secure a point against the world champions Spain at Hampden. Naismith sparked an impressive fightback after Scotland had fallen behind to David Villa’s penalty and strike from Andres Iniesta, before a Gerard Pique own goal set the home side on course for a precious point.
But Scotland are known for throwing away chances like these and did the same when, Fernando Llorente came off the bench to have the final say and deny Craig Levein’s men a draw from a gutsy display with Steven Whittaker sent off late on.
Highlights:
