Romania wins in front of Holland, qualification almost certain for EURO 2008 finals
Romanian national football team won against all odds the game against Holland last night, thus becoming the leader of the G group. The Dutch have the second position, but lead Bulgaria (the third place) with only 2 points. However, Holland faces easy games from now on: Slovenia and Luxembourg at home, and Belarus away, while Belarus lost last night in front of the unchallenging Luxembourg.
Bulgaria, which practically lost all chances to qualify, will play against Albania (away), Romania and Slovenia (also away).
The Bulgarian media was quite upset last night, most comments being made on the way Romania won: „Goian scored Romania’s goal from an off-side position”, Bulgarian Focus Agency news release reads.
The first places in the group are:
1. Romania – 23 points (18-5)
2. Holland – 20 points (11-3)
3. Bulgaria – 18 points (14-6)
Still to play:
October 17:
Luxembourg – Romania
Holland – Slovenia
Albania – Bulgaria
November 17:
Bulgaria – Romania
Albania – Belarus
Holland – Luxembourg
November 21:
Belarus – Holland
Romania – Albania
Slovenia – Bulgaria