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European Qualifiers round-up: Portugal qualify after win over Denmark

Thursday 8 October 2015 23:37, UK

Joao Moutinho celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game against Denmark
Image: Joao Moutinho celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game against Denmark

Portugal made certain of their place at Euro 2016 from Group I, with a Joao Moutinho goal enough to see off Denmark in Braga.

Having won all but one of their European Qualifiers, the Portuguese were always favourites to make it to France and - after Nani had hit the bar for the hosts and Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner had seen an effort come back off a post - Moutinho struck after collecting a clearance.

The result means Denmark's own qualification hopes hang in the balance, as Albania look to finish in second place.

Romania drew 1-1 at home to Finland, but their qualification chances are still strong
Image: Romania drew 1-1 at home to Finland, but their qualification chances are still strong

Victory against bottom side Armenia on Sunday would be enough for the Albanians, who missed out on securing qualification alongside Portugal after losing at home to Serbia.

See all the current standings for the European Qualifiers here

The reverse fixture last year was abandoned after a brawl which saw Serbia deducted three points, but late goals from Aleksandar Kolarov and Adem Ljajic gave them a 2-0 win in Elbasan.

Second place remains up for grabs in Group F after Northern Ireland all-but secured top spot, with both Romania and Hungary still in the hunt heading into the final round of fixtures.

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Hungary beat the Faroe Islands 2-1 in Budapest
Image: Hungary beat the Faroe Islands 2-1 in Budapest

Romania needed a late Ovidiu Hoban equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Finland and stay in pole position, after Joel Pohjanpalo had opened the scoring in Bucharest.

Hungary are a point adrift following an unconvincing 2-1 victory over the Faroe Islands, who took a shock lead through Roaldur Jakobsen before a Daniel Bode brace turned things around.

Georgia came out on top in Group D's remaining fixture as they secured a comfortable 4-0 victory at home to Gibraltar, with a Mate Vatsadze brace adding to Tornike Okriashvili's penalty and a late Valeri Kazaishvili effort. Both sides are out of contention to qualify from the group.

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Coverage of the European Qualifiers continues on Sky Sports on Friday - watch Spain v Luxembourg live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 7.40pm, with seven other games available on the Red Button.

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