A quick summary of action around UEFA on THU 31 AUG-SAT 02 SEP 2017.

• France 04-00 Netherlands: With his Dutch side already trailing 1-0, Kevin STROOTMAN was shown two yellows early in the second half. Les Bleus made the man advantage count, as Thomas LEMAR scored twice and Kylian MBAPPÉ added another. France are now three points clear of Sweden in Group A, with the Netherlands a further three points adrift.
• Hungary 03-01 Latvia: Támas KÁDÁR scored his first international goal in the sixth minute as Hungary remain alive in Group B. If they wish to continue to be alive, a win against Portugal on Sunday is a must.
• Greece 00-00 Estonia: The Greeks fall further off the pace set by Group H leaders Belgium. The two teams meet in Piraeus on Sunday: Belgium will qualify with a win.
• Czech Rep 01-02 Germany: Mats HUMMELS broke the deadlock in the 88th minute with a header from a free kick, keeping Germany’s perfect record in Group C intact.
• Denmark 04-00 Poland: Four different goalscorers, including Thomas DELANEY scoring his first for Denmark, handed Poland their first loss in Group E. The Danes are now level with Montenegro for second place, only three points behind Poland.
• Slovakia 01-00 Slovenia: The Falcons keep up with Group F leaders England thanks to an own goal eight minutes from time, when Marik HAMŠÍK’s shot rebounded off the crossbar and then Slovenian defender Miha MEVLJA. Slovakia will have an opportunity to take top spot in the group at Wembley on Monday.
• Wales 01-00 Austria: Ben WOODBURN, earning his first cap at the age of seventeen, scored the only goal of the evening five minutes after entering the match. Wales earn their second win in Group D and remain within four points of leaders Serbia.
• Spain 03-00 Italy: Two goals by ISCO paced Spain as they claimed the lead in Group G. The result was la Furia Roja’s 60th consecutive Men’s World Cup qualifier without a loss, a streak dating back to WED 31 MAR 1993.
• Ukraine 02-00 Turkey: Andriy YARMOLENKO scored twice in the first half, giving Ukraine the momentary lead in Group I. The Croatia-Kosovo match was abandoned due to heavy rains, leaving Croatia a point behind but with a match in hand.
• Eliminated this matchday: Andorra, Faroe Is, Finland, Georgia, Gibraltar, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova