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Russia, Poland qualify for Euro

PARIS: Poland and Russia secured their places at Euro 2020 on Sunday with victories over North Macedonia and Cyprus, respectively, while Germany and the Netherlands boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.

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Paris, October 14

Poland and Russia secured their places at Euro 2020 on Sunday with victories over North Macedonia and Cyprus, respectively, while Germany and the Netherlands boosted their hopes of reaching the finals.

Russia eased to a 5-0 thrashing of 10-man Cyprus, with Poland joining them, Belgium and Italy in qualifying this week by seeing off North Macedonia 2-0. Russia will now attempt to overtake Belgium, who beat Kazakhstan 2-0, at the summit when they host the world's No. 1 side on November 16.

Dutch see off Belarus

Ronald Koeman's Netherlands remained at the top of Group C ahead of Germany on head-to-head record with a nervy 2-1 win over Belarus in Minsk. The Dutch lead third-placed Northern Ireland by three points.

Victory in Belfast over the Northern Irish next month would secure the Oranje a first appearance at a major tournament since finishing third at the 2014 World Cup.

Germany eased to a 3-0 victory in Estonia despite seeing Emre Can sent off in the 14th minute. Joachim Loew's side host Northern Ireland in their final game, which could decide the second place in the group standings.

Wales hold Croatia

Croatia were made to wait to qualify, as Gareth Bale's strike in first-half injury time proved enough to grab a 1-1 draw for Wales in Cardiff. Last year's World Cup runners-up Croatia will qualify if they avoid defeat against Slovakia in their final match on November 16, while Euro 2016 semifinalists Wales could join them with two closing wins, as long as Slovakians do not beat the Croatians. — AFP 

Dream ice hockey debut for Cech

London: Former Premier League goalkeeper Petr Cech proved himself a cool customer no matter the surface on Sunday, saving twice in a penalty shootout on his ice hockey debut to help fourth division Guildford Phoenix beat Swindon Wildcats. The 37-year-old, who made more than 600 appearances for Chelsea and Arsenal, called time on his soccer career at the end of last season but announced last week that he was joining Phoenix and would play for the British team in his spare time. Cech,  currently Chelsea's technical and performance adviser, was named man-of-the-match for his heroics in goal. Reuters

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