The latest round of Euro 2024 qualifiers concluded tonight, with Belgium clinching first place in Group F following a resounding 5:0 victory over Azerbaijan. Romelu Lukaku was the star of the show, opening the scoring in the 17th minute. Azerbaijan’s Israfilov received his second yellow card, leading to a red card, in the 24th minute, significantly impacting the game’s dynamics. Lukaku continued his impressive performance, scoring three more goals in the 26th, 30th, and 37th minutes, dominating the first half. The match’s intensity decreased in the second half, with Trossard sealing Belgium’s 5:0 win and their qualification for Euro 2024 in the 90th minute.
In another crucial match, Spain faced Georgia in the 10th round of the European Championship qualifiers. The game was marred by an unfortunate incident involving Barcelona’s young midfielder Gavi. Spain started strong, with Le Normaldo scoring in the fourth minute. However, Georgia’s Kvaratskhelia equalized in the 10th minute, showcasing their resilience despite being the underdogs. The match took a somber turn when Gavi suffered a knee injury, forcing him to leave the field in tears, replaced by Sancet in the 26th minute. The extent of Gavi’s injury remains uncertain, pending a report from the Spanish medical team. In the 56th minute, Torres scored for Spain, dedicating his goal to Gavi by holding up his shirt. Lochoshvili’s own goal further extended Spain’s lead, with Kvaratskhelia scoring Georgia’s sole goal.
Other matches in the qualifiers included Sweden defeating Estonia 2:0, Luxembourg narrowly beating Liechtenstein 0:1, and a thrilling 3:3 draw between Scotland and Norway.
