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Qualification matches for the World Cup in the European groups did not bring any major surprises. In Group A, Croatia defeated Wales 2-0, and Belgium also won with the same result against Scotland. In Group B, Italy defeated Denmark 3-1 at home. The scandalous M.Balotelli scored the last goal for the hosts. In Group D, the Dutch did not show mercy to Romania and won 4-1 away, while Hungary, despite conceding the first goal, defeated Turkey 3-1 in their own stadium. In Group G, Greece won 1-0 against Slovakia as visitors. In Group H, Ukrainians unexpectedly lost 0-1 at home to Montenegro. In Group F, Northern Ireland's footballers managed to withstand the Portuguese attack away and drew 1-1.
