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On Thursday, the qualification matches for the 2022 World Cup in the European zone continued. In group B, in the very first match, points were unexpectedly shared by the Spanish national team, who played a 1:1 draw against the Greeks at home. The hosts took the lead after the 33rd minute with a goal by Alvaro Morata, but the visitors equalized in the 57th minute when Anastasios Bakasetas scored a penalty. In group J, the German footballers started with a confident victory, defeating Iceland 3-0 at home. The hosts dealt a painful blow to the guests right at the beginning of the match with quick goals from Leon Goretzka and Kai Havertz. The German victory was secured in the 56th minute by Ilkay Gundogan. Other results: England 5:0 San Marino, Hungary 3:3 Poland, Sweden 1:0 Georgia, Bulgaria 1:3 Switzerland, Israel 0:2 Denmark, Andorra 0:1 Albania, Italy 2:0 Northern Ireland, Liechtenstein 0:1 Armenia, Moldova 1:1 Faroe Islands, Romania 3:2 North Macedonia, Scotland 2:2 Austria.
