A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 07 SEP 2005.
» Russia 00-00 Portugal: Alexei SMERTIN was sent off in the first half with a second yellow, and while Portugal could not capitalise...
» Latvia 01-01 Slovakia: ...they kept a five point lead in Group 3 when Juris LAIZANS equalised for Latvia in the second half.
» Ukraine 00-01 Turkey: Fresh off earning their berth at Germany 2006, Ukraine suffered their first loss in Group 2, as Turkey continue clinging to second.
» Norway 01-02 Scotland: Kenny MILLER's two goals lifted Scotland to within two points of the Group 5 playoff place.
» Ireland Rep 00-01 France: In Group 4, one of the top four actually lost - and dropped to fourth. Thierry HENRY's goal midway through the second half was the winner.
» Northern Ireland 01-00 England: David HEALY gave N Ireland only their seventh win ever against England, but the Three Lions remain on track for qualification out of Group 6.
» Spain 01-01 Serbia-Montenegro: In their eighth match, Serbia-Mont finally conceded a goal, with RAÚL the lucky recipient. Spain are now only one point ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina for second in Group 7.