Kazakhstan also defeated Northern Ireland at home in an away match in June in Group H of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, which Denmark topped by beating Finland in Helsinki. In the last match of the group in September, Slovenia easily won against its guest, San Marino.
| Few people saw it coming: the Kazakhs beat Northern Ireland home and away (Image: Getty Images) |
Kazakhstan-Northern Ireland
As in the previous match between the two teams, the Northern Ireland team had more possession of the ball this time, but the Kazakhs took advantage of the situation and scored again: in the 27th minute. Maxim Samorodov His shot ended up on goal.Video here), then the scorer was able to save in the back net before the break. The visitors attacked throughout the second half but were unable to score a single goal: Kazakhstan, with four wins in six matches, ranks fourth in Group H with 12 points. 1-0
Finland-Denmark
In the home country of the Finns, who relied on organized, solid defense and counterattacks, Denmark had the upper hand throughout the match, but they could only break the domestic deadlock in the first place: in the 86th minute. Pierre-Emile Hoiberg Shoot in the lower right corner from a distance of 25 meters (Video here). With this victory, the Danish team leads the group, while second place goes to the Slovenians, knowing that our western neighbors played in San Marino. 0 to 1
San Marino – Slovenia
According to initial expectations, the Slovenians played a “beer match” in the home country of San Marino, which is considered one of the weakest countries in the world. Our western neighbors admired the small country Vibotnik, Melkar, Lovric And Carnicnik They scored – and in doing so surpassed the Danes in terms of points. 0 to 4
European Championship qualifiers
Round 6
Group H
Kazakhstan-Northern Ireland 1-0 (1-0)
Astana. g: Samorodov (27.)
Finland – Denmark 0-1 (0-0)
Helsinki. g: Hoiberg (86.)
San Marino – Slovenia 0-4 (0-2)
With Seravalli. g: Vibotnik (4th), Malkar (16th), Lovric (61st), Karnicnik (67th).
| 1. Denmark | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 to 5 | +7 | 13 |
| 2. Slovenia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13-6 | +7 | 13 |
| 3. Finland | 6 | 4 | – | 2 | 11-4 | +7 | 12 |
| 4. Kazakhstan | 6 | 4 | – | 2 | 9-5 | +4 | 12 |
| 5. Northern Ireland | 6 | 1 | – | 5 | 4-8 | -4 | 3 |
| 6. San Marino | 6 | – | – | 6 | 0 to 21 | -21 | 0 |
