A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 30 MAR 2005.
» Israel 01-01 France: The logjam continued to pile up in Group 4, where David TRÉZÉGUET scored in the 50th minute - and was sent off in the 55th. Walid BADIER headed in a deflection off French keeper Fabien BARTHEZ for the equaliser to keep both sides level atop the group, with Switzerland and Ireland Rep breathing down their necks just one point back.
» Ukraine 01-00 Denmark: Andriy VORONIN was the goalscorer in the second half as the Ukraine won their fourth in a row to stay atop Group 2...
» Greece 02-00 Albania: ...but Greece kept up the pressure on the leaders by winning their fourth in a row. Turkey also joined in the fun by defeating Georgia 5-2, staying only two points behind Greece.
» Moldova 00-00 Norway: Heavy snow in Chisinau contributed to this goalless draw in Group 5 that kept Norway from sneaking up on idle leaders Italy...
» Slovenia 01-01 Belarus: ...and a late penalty decision was rescinded after the referee checked with his assistant in Celje. Slovenia are still tied with Norway in second in Group 5.
» Serbia-Montenegro 00-00 Spain: The first head to head clash between Serbia-Montenegro and Spain was a draw, with JUANITO missing the best opportunity to steal the Group 7 lead.
» Slovakia 01-01 Portugal: The clash of Group 3 leaders ended in a draw, an early penalty from Miroslav KARHAN and a second half strike from Hélder POSTIGA making up the scoring.
» Poland 01-00 Northern Ireland: Maciej ZURAWSKI broke a deadlock with N Ireland in the 85th minute as Poland kept up with England in Group 6 and cemented their position as the leading second placed team in UEFA - which will get them into Germany 2006 should they stay that way.