A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 15 OCT 2008.
» Czech Rep 01-00 Slovenia: Libor SIONKO scored in the 63rd minute to give the Czechs their first win in Group 3, though a win against Poland put Slovakia in first place.
» Greece 01-02 Switzerland: The Greeks were handed their first loss of the tournament as Alexander FREI and Blaise NKUFO were the Swiss goalscorers. Greece still lead Group 2, but Israel and Switzerland are close behind.
» Austria 01-03 Serbia: All three Serbian goals came between the 14th and 24th minutes, as Serbia and Lithuania are tied atop Group 7.
» Belgium 01-02 Spain: David VILLA broke the tie on an 88th minute header and sent the Belgian supporters home disappointed, as la Furia Roja maintained their perfect record in Group 5.
» Portugal 00-00 Albania: Despite playing the entire second half with a man advantage after Admir TELI’s second yellow, Portugal could not capitalise. Both teams, along with Sweden, are tied for third in Group 1.