Germany will go to Qatar, the Netherlands are getting closer, Belgium not yet on the plane

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Jamal Musiala celebrating his goal with Jonas Hofmann

Germany validated its ticket for the World Cup-2022 on Monday, winning in North Macedonia 4-0, while the Netherlands came closer by crushing Gibraltar 6-0, in qualifying matches.

It was under the flood that Germany became the first qualifier for Qatar, taking advantage of Armenia’s 1-0 loss to Romania at the same time.

In Skopje, the Macedonians had started the match with envy, putting the Mannschaft in difficulty during the first quarter of an hour. But Hansi Flick’s men took the measure of their opponents in the second half, thanks to Thomas Müller, undoubtedly the man of the match. He offered two offerings: one to Kai Havertz (49th) first, then another to Timo Werner with a delicious deviation (70th). Confident, the Chelsea striker then relapsed (74th) with a superb curled shot from the right foot, just inside the penalty area. Then the young prodigy of Bayern Munich, Jamal Musiala, concluded the festival of his family (83rd).

At the same time, the Netherlands, where Bruges’ Noa Lang obtained his first start, took a big step towards the 2022 World Cup by slapping Gibraltar 6-0, led by an untenable Memphis Depay in the first period. The FC Barcelona striker hit a corner taken victoriously by his captain Virgil van Dijk (9th), before failing on the penalty spot (19th) then doubling the bet (21st), and even recovering … from the penalty spot (45th + 3). The Dutch are still first in Group G (19 pts) with two points ahead of Norway, victorious over Montenegro at home 1-0. Behind, Turkey won at the end of the suspense thanks to a goal from “king” Burak Yilmaz (90th + 9) and remains in contact with the leading duo (15 pts).

In Group H, Croatia were held in check by Slovakia 2-2 in a game full of suspense. Bad operation for the finalists of the 2018 World Cup who are now second in this group two points from Russia, victorious in Slovenia 1-2. The first place will undoubtedly be played on November 14 during a certain Croatia-Russia.

Belgium is not yet officially qualified. In the aftermath of the disappointment of the League of Nations, the Red Devils could have obtained their boarding pass for Qatar on Monday evening if Wales had not won all three points in Estonia. But Robert Page and his players came to win in Tallinn by the smallest gap (0-1). Kieffer Moore found the opening in the 12th minute (0-1), a goal synonymous with the Welsh third victory in 6 qualifying matches. In the other group E meeting, the Czech Republic signed their third victory in 7 games. Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick punctuated a Sadilek cross (22nd, 0-1). Schick then addressed the assist on the 2nd goal signed Adam Hlozek (65th, 0-2).

In the standings, Belgium has 16 points in 6 games. The Czech Republic is 2nd with 11 units (+3) in 7 games. It can no longer overtake Belgium. Wales also have 11 points (+1) and have played 6 games. If the Welsh win their last two duels (at home against Belarus on November 11 and Belgium on November 13) and the Devils no longer score a single point, they will be ahead of Belgium. Already assured of finishing at the worst in 2nd place, Roberto Martinez’s team will therefore have to play the jump-off (round trip) against another 2nd in the group to secure its place in Qatar. Estonia are 4th in the group with 4 points (6 games) and Belarus 5th with 3 units (7 games).

Belgium will host Estonia on November 13 before ending their campaign in Cardiff, Wales on November 16, the time when you will visit Meridian for an awesome betting session!

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