A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 12 AUG 2009.
» Azerbaijan 00-02 Germany: Bastian SCHWEINSTEIGER and Miroslav KLOSE scored in either half, and Germany earned three points that increase the pressure on closest Group 4 rivals Russia.
» Norway 04-00 Scotland: A second yellow to Gary CALDWELL in the first half proved costly, as John Arne RIISE opened the scoring for Norway on the resulting free kick. His side cruised to the win and may yet reach the playoffs from Group 9.
» Belarus 01-03 Croatia: Ivica OLIĆ’s two goals led Croatia to a vital win in Group 6, adding further importance to the England-Croatia match on WED 09 SEP 2009.
× Eliminated this matchday: Azerbaijan