1998 MATCHES
EUROPE (July - December)
03/07/1998, Saint-Denis, Stade de France, 77000
World Cup
FRANCE 0
ITALY 0
ASDET, France won 4-3 on penalties.
France: Fabien Barthez, Lilian Thuram, Laurent Blanc, Marcel Desailly,
Bixente Lizarazu, Christian Karembeu (Thierry Henry 65'),
Didier Deschamps [c], Zinedine Zidane, Emmanuel Petit, Stéphane Guivarc'h
(David Trézéguet 65'), Youri Djorkaeff
Italy: Gianluca Pagliuca, Fabio Cannavaro, Guiseppe Bergomi,
Alessandro Costacurta, Paolo Maldini [c], Francesco Moriero, Dino Baggio
(Demetrio Albertini 52'), Luigi Di Biagio, Gianluca Pessotto
(Angelo Di Livio 90'), Christian Vieri, Alessandro Del Piero
(Roberto Baggio 67')
Referee: Hugh Dallas (Scotland)
Coaches: France: Aimé Jacquet
Italy: Cesare Maldini
Cards: France: Stéphane Guivarc'h [Y 53'], Dider Deschamps [Y 62']
Italy: Alessandro Del Piero [Y 26'], Guiseppe Bergomi [Y 28']
Alessandro Costacurta [Y 113']
Penalties: 1-0 Zinedine Zidane, 1-1 Roberto Baggio, 1-1 Bixente Lizarazu (miss),
1-1 Demetrio Albertini (miss), 2-1 David Trézéguet,
2-2 Alessandro Costacurta, 3-2 Thierry Henry, 3-3 Christian Vieri,
4-3 Laurent Blanc, 4-3 Luigi Di Baggio (miss).
04/07/1998, Lyon (France), Stade de Gerland, 39100
World Cup
GERMANY 0
CROATIA 3 (Robert Jarni 45+', Goran Vlaović 80', Davor uker 84')
Germany: Andreas Köpke, Christian Wörns, Michael Tarnat, Jürgen Kohler,
Jens Jeremies, Dietmar Hamann (Olaf Marschall 79'), Thomas Häßler
(Ulf Kirsten 69'), Lothar Matthäus, Jürgen Klinsmann, Jörg Heinrich,
Oliver Bierhoff
Croatia: Draen Ladić, Dario imić, Robert Jarni, Igor timac, Zvonimir Soldo,
Slaven Bilić, Mario Stanić, Zvonimir Boban, Davor uker, Aljoa Asanović,
Goran Vlaović (Silvio Marić 83').
Referee: Rune Pedersen (Norway).
Coaches: Germany: Hans-Hubert 'Berti' Vogts.
Croatia: Miroslav Blaević.
Cards: Germany: Jörg Heinrich [Y 18'], Michael Tarnat [Y 37'],
Chrsitian Wörns [R 40']
Croatia: Dario imić [Y 13'], Davor uker [Y 57'].
08/07/1998, Saint-Denis, Stade de France, 76000
World Cup
FRANCE 2 (Lilian Thuram 47', 69')
CROATIA 1 (Davor uker 46')
France: Fabien Barthez, Lilian Thuram, Laurent Blanc, Marcel Desailly,
Bixente Lizarazu, Christian Karembeu (Thierry Henry 31'),
Didier Deschamps [c], Zinedine Zidane, Emmanuel Petit, Stéphane Guivarc'h
(David Trézéguet 69'), Youri Djorkaeff (Frank Leboeuf 74')
Croatia: Draen Ladić, Dario imić, Robert Jarni, Igor timac, Zvonimir Soldo,
Slaven Bilić, Aljoa Asanović, Mario Stanić (Robert Prosinečki 89'),
Davor uker, Zvonimir Boban (Silvio Marić 65'), Goran Vlaović.
Referee: José García Aranda (Spain)
Coaches: France: Aimé Jacquet
Croatia: Miroslav Blaević.
Cards: France: Laurent Blanc [R 76']
Croatia: Aljoa Asanović [Y 45'], Mario Stanić [Y 75'], Dario imić [Y 88'].
11/07/1998, Paris (France), Parc des Princes, 45500
World Cup
NETHERLANDS 1 (Boudewijn Zenden 21')
CROATIA 2 (Robert Prosinečki 13', Davor uker 35')
Netherlands: Edwin van der Sar, Jaap Stam, Frank de Boer, Arthur Numan,
Clarence Seedorf, Wim Jonk, Edgar Davids, Philip Cocu (Marc Overmars 46'),
Boudewijn Zenden, Patrick Kluivert, Dennis Bergkamp
(Pierre van Hooijdonk 58').
Croatia: Draen Ladić, Krunoslav Jurčić, Robert Jarni, Igor timac, Zvonimir Soldo,
Slaven Bilić, Aljoa Asanović, Robert Prosinečki (Goran Vlaović 78'),
Davor uker, Zvonimir Boban (Igor Tudor 85'), Mario Stanić.
Referee: Epifanio González Chávez (Paraguay).
Coaches: Netherlands: Guus Hiddink
Croatia: Miroslav Blaević.
Cards: Netherlands: Edgar Davids [Y 89'], Wim Jonk [Y 89']
Croatia: Krunoslav Jurčić [Y 34'], Igor timac [Y 52'],
Aljoa Asanović [Y 69'], Mario Stanić [Y 74'].
15/07/1998, Kyiv, Central Stadium, 8500
Friendly International
UKRAINE 1 (Andrii Shevchenko 88')
POLAND 2 (Mirosław Trzeciak 10', Sylwester Czereszewski 54')
Ukraine: Olexander Shovkovsky, Mikhail Starostiak, Volodymyr Mykytyn
(Yuri Dmytrulin 46'), Volodymyr Yezersky (Olexander Holovko 46'),
Serhiy Popov (Dmytro Mykhailenko 46'), Olexander Chyzhevsky
(Vladislav Vaschuk 46'), Serhiy Skachenko (Andrii Shevchenko 46'),
Yuri Kalytvyntsev (Oleg Venglynskyi 78'), Gennadiy Zubov (Andriy Husyn 46')
Valery Kryventsov (Serhiy Rebrov 46'), Eduard Tsykhmeistruk
(Vitali Kosovsky 46')
Poland: Kazimierz Sidorczuk (Bogusław Wyparło 34'), Jacek Bąk,
Tomasz Łapiński, Tomasz Kłos, Jacek Zieliński, Rafał Siadaczka,
Piotr Świerczewski (Andrzej Jaskot 77'), Jerzy Brzęczek [c]
(Grzegorz Wędzyński 87'), Sylwester Czereszewski (Marcin Zając 81'),
Marcin Kuźba (Radosław Michalski 46'), Mirosław Trzeciak
(Grzegorz Kaliciak 63').
Referee: Attila Juhosz (Hungary)
Coaches: Ukraine: Yozhef Sabo
Poland: Janusz Wójcik
Cards: Ukraine: Olexander Chyzhevsky [Y 44'], Andriy Husyn [Y 51'].
Poland: Sylwester Czereszewski [Y 62'], Tomasz Kłos [Y 41', YR 63']
Note: Some sources report that Piotr Świerczewski scored 0-1 for Poland.
12/08/1998, Gyandzha, Sahar, 5000
Friendly International
AZERBAIJAN 1 (Emin Agaev 48')
GEORGIA 0
Azerbaijan: Guseyn Magomedov, Emin Agaev, Faik Jabbarov, Deni Gaisumov,
Vyacheslav Lychkin, Rasim Abushev (Khalid Mardanov 75'), Aslan Kerimov,
Arif Asadov (Farrukh Ismaylov 87'), Kurban Kurbanov (Vidadi Rzayev 71'),
Veli Kasumov (Nazim Suleymanov 81'), Makhmud Kurbanov
(Yunis Huseynov 58').
Georgia: Iosif Grishikashvili, Zurab Popkhadze, Giorgi Chankotadze,
Giorgi Davitnidze (Irakli Vashakidze), Kakhaber Chkhetiani,
Giorgi Gudushauri (Kakhaber Kvetenadze), Irakli Gemezashvili
(Giorgi Kipiani), Gocha Dzhamarauli, Levan Kobiashvili, Giorgi Megreladze
(Lasha Monaselidze), Aleksandr Kaidarashvili.
Referee: Asim Khudiev (Azerbaijan).
Coaches: Azerbaijan: Vagif Sadikov.
Georgia: Vladimir Gutsayev
Cards: Azerbaijan: Arif Asadov [Y].
Georgia: Zurab Popkhadze [Y], Giorgi Davitnidze [Y]
16/08/1998, Kaunas, Darius ir Girenas Stadium, 1500
Friendly International
LITHUANIA 1 (Marius Bezykornovas 24')
MOLDOVA 1 (Naglis Miknevičius 44' OG)
Lithuania: Arvydas Skrupskis, Mantas Samusiovas, Darius Regelskis, Martynas Cikas
Naglis Miknevičius, Vadimas Petrenka, Igoris Kirilovas, Audrius Kanavičius
(Gintaras Juodeikis 68'), Marius Bezykornovas (Artūras Jakeliūnas 75')
Aivaras Laurias (Vytas Karvelis 46'), Valdas Trakys (Andrius Velička 80')
Moldova: Vasile Coşelev, Oleg Fistican (Vitali Maevici 58'), Alexandru Guzun,
Ion Testimiţanu, Vladimir Gaidamaşciuc, Serghei Stroenco, Radu Rebeja,
Igor Oprea, Gheorghe Stratulat (Serghei Cleşcenco 62'), Serghei Epureanu
(Lilian Popescu 46'), Alexandru Suharev (Serghei Kirilov 83').
Referee: Sergiejus Slyva (Lithuania).
Coaches: Lithuania: enderas Girovičius.
Moldova: Ivan Danilianţ.
Cards: Lithuania: None
Moldova: Lilian Popescu [Y 56'], Serghei Cleşcenko [Y 84']
18/08/1998, Krakow, Wisla stadium, 3000
Friendly International
POLAND 2 (Mirosław Trzeciak 24', Rafał Siadaczka 71')
ISRAEL 0
Poland: Kazimierz Sidorczuk (Adam Matysek 46'), Tomasz Kłos (Tomasz Wałdoch 74'),
Jacek Bąk, Jacek Zieliński, Krzysztof Ratajczyk (Rafał Siadaczka 46'),
Tomasz Hajto (Tomasz Iwan 55'), Sylwester Czereszewski
(Maciej Murawski 66'), Jerzy Brzęczek [c], Piotr Świerczewski
(Tomasz Kulawik 62'), Jacek Dembiński (Mariusz Śrutwa 46'),
Mirosław Trzeciak.
Israel: Rafi Cohen (Nir Davidovich 77'), Alon Harazi, Ran Ben-Shimon, Arik Benado,
Amir Shelah, Avi Nimni (Idan Tal 80'), Yossi Abuksis (Avi Tikva 46'),
Walid Badir, Jan Talesnikov, Haim Revivo, Alon Mizrahi (Ronen Harazi 46')
Referee: Vladislav Krondl (Czech Republic)
Coaches: Poland: Janusz Wójcik
Israel: Shlomo Scharf
Cards: Poland: Tomasz Hajto [Y], Tomasz Iwan [Y], Tomasz Kłos [Y],
Tomasz Wałdoch [Y]
Israel: Walid Badir [Y], Ran Ben-Shimon [Y], Avi Tikva [R 82']
19/08/1998, Wien, Ernst Happel Stadion, 44000
Friendly International
AUSTRIA 2 (Mario Haas 42', Ivica Vastic 76' pen)
FRANCE 2 (Lilian Laslandes 16', Alain Boghossian 84')
Austria: Michael Konsel (Franz Wohlfahrt 21'), Markus Schopp (Martin Hiden 46')
Peter Schöttel, Wolfgang Feiersinger, Anton Pfeffer, Dietmar Kühbauer
(Peter Stöger 46'), Roman Mählich, Hannes Reinmayr
(Heimo Pfeifenberger 79'), Arnold Wetl (Günther Neukirchner 79'),
Ivica Vastic, Mario Haas (Christian Mayrleb 73')
France: Bernard Lama, Christian Karembeu, Lilian Thuram, Frank Leboeuf
(Alain Goma 79'), Bixente Lizarazu (Vincent Candela 46'), Didier Deschamps
(Frédéric Déhu 46'), Zinedine Zidane (Youri Djorkaeff 46'),
Alain Boghossian, Tony Vairelles, Lilian Laslandes (Florian Maurice 82'),
Thiery Henry (Robert Pires 65').
Referee: Mario van der Ende (Netherlands).
Coaches: Austria: Herbert Prohaska.
France: Roger Lemerre.
Cards: Austria: Dietmar Kühbauer [Y 34'].
France: Frank Leboeuf [Y 57'].
19/08/1998, Nicosia, Makario, 6500
Friendly International
CYPRUS 3 (Yiotis Engomitis 63', Akis Ioakim 84', Demetris Ioannou 90')
ALBANIA 2 (Altin Haxhi 56', Alban Bushi 57')
Cyprus: Nicos Panayiotou (Michael 78'), Yiotis Engomitis (Stavros Foukaris 73'),
Pambos Pittas (Ch. Charalambous 64'), Marios Charalambous
(Paraskevas Elia 78'), Demetris Ioannou, Milenko Spoliaric,
Vassos Melanarkitis, Costas Malekos (Akis Ioakim 66'), Sinisa Gogic
(Michalis Constantinou 64'), Marios Christodoulou, Yiannakis Okkas
(Themis Agathocleous 64')
Albania: Foto Strakosha (Armir Grima 80'), Altin Lala, Oltion Osmani
(Alpin Gallo 64'), Rudi Vata, Ilir Shulku, Luan Pinari (Johan Driza 65'),
Altin Haxhi, Alban Bushi (Devi Muka 76'), Bledar Kola, Altin Rraklli
(Edvin Murati 46'), Igil Tare (Erion Bogdani 72').
Referee: Andreas Georgiou (Cyprus).
Coaches: Cyprus: Panikos Georghiou
Albania: Astrit Hafizi.
19/08/1998, Praha, Letná Stadion, 7021
Friendly International
CZECH REPUBLIC 1 (Karel Rada 8')
DENMARK 0
Czech Republic: Tomá Potulka, Karel Rada, Jan Suchopárek, Pavel Nedvěd
(Radek Slončík 72'), Michal Horňák (Tomá Galásek 46'), Martin Číek
(Radoslav Látal 55'), Jiří Němec [c], Karel Poborský (Roman Vonáek 67'),
Vratislav Lokvenc, Vladimír micer (Martin Luke 79'), Tomá Votava.
Denmark: Peter Schmeichel [c], Sřren Colding, Ole Tobiasen, René Henriksen,
Jan Heintze, Thomas Helveg (Bjarne Goldbćk 79'), Thomas Gravesen
(Claus Thomsen 57'), Allan Nielsen (Per Frandsen 79'), Jon Dahl Tomasson
(Niclas Jensen 67'), Ebbe Sand (Sřren Andersen 57'), Peter Mřller.
Referee: Roman Wojczi (Poland)
Coaches: Czech Republic: Jozef Chovanec
Denmark: Bo Johansson (Sweden)
Cards: Czech Republic: Jiří Němec [Y 71']
Denmark: Thomas Gravesen [Y 23']
19/08/1998, Zalaegerszeg, ZTE, 12000
Friendly International
HUNGARY 2 (Tibor Dombi 68', Vilmos Sebők 87' pen)
SLOVENIA 1 (Milenko Ačimovič 91')
Hungary: Gábor Király, Vilmos Sebők, Csaba Fehér, János Hrutka
(Ferenc Szilveszter 89'), János Mátyus, Kristián Lisztes (Pal Dárdai 46'),
Gábor Halmai (Tamas Szekeres 86'), Béla Illés (Norbert Tóth 46'),
József Sebők (Tibor Dombi 60'), Ferenc Horváth (Zoltán Kovács 46'),
István Hamar.
Slovenia: Marko Simeunovič (Mladen Dabanovič 46'), Robert Englaro
(Marjan Dominko 46'), Darko Milanič, Marinko Galič, Aleksandr Knavs
(eljko Milinovič 70'), Đoni Novak, Ale Čeh, Sao Udovič
(Milenko Ačimovič 53'), Zlatko Zahovič (Zoran Pavlovič 79'), Milan Osterc
(Mladen Rudonja 46'), Miran Pavlin (eljko Mitrakovič 59').
Referee: Manfred Schüttengruber (Austria)
Coaches: Hungary: Bertalan Bicskei
Slovenia: Srečko Katanec
Cards: Hungary: Csaba Fehér [Y 19'], Ferenc Horváth [Y 44'], János Mátyus [Y 50']
Slovenia: Sao Udovič [18'], Marinko Galič [Y 53'],
eljko Mitrakovič [Y 64'], Mladen Dabanovič [R 86']
19/08/1998, Reykjavík, Laugardalsvöllur, 1.742
Friendly International
ICELAND 4 (Ţórđur Guđjónsson 54', 77' pen, Ríkharđur Dađason 61',
Auđun Helgason 90')
LATVIA 1 (Aleksejs Sarando 49')
Iceland: Birkir Kristinsson (Árni Gautur Arason 80'), Eyjólfur Sverrisson [c],
Lárus Orri Sigurđsson, Pétur Marteinsson, Hermann Hreiđarsson,
Auđun Helgason, Helgi Kolviđsson, Rúnar Kristinsson, Ţórđur Guđjónsson
(Sverrir Sverrisson 80'), Ríkharđur Dađason (Stefán Ţór Ţórđarson 71'),
Tryggvi Guđmundsson (Árni Gautur Arason 83')
Latvia: Olegs Karavejevs, Igors N. Stepanovs, Igors Troickis
(Andrejs Lapsa 40', Ilja Novikovs 67'), Mihails Zemlinskis,
Valentins Lobanovs, Juris Laizans, Aleksejs Sarando, Rolands Bulders
(Andrejs Stolcers 68'), Marians Pahars, Vladimir Babicevs, Vits Rimkus
(Vladimirs Draguns 52').
Referee: Lassin Isaksen (Faroe Islands)
Coaches: Iceland: Guđjón Ţórđarson
Latvia:
Cards: Iceland: None
Latvia: Valentins Lobanovs [Y 47'], Mihails Zemlinskis [Y 83'].
19/08/1998, Vilnius, algiris, 700
Friendly International
LITHUANIA 0
BELARUS 3 (Andrei Ostrovski 41', Vladimir Makovski 44', Maxim Romashchenko 78')
Lithuania: Audrius Dilys, Virginijus Baltunikas [c], Darius utautas,
Rolandas Diauktas, Sergejus Novikovas, Andrius Jokas, Deividas embereas
(Nerijus Radius 60'), Igoris Steko, Artūras Steko, Tomas Ramelis
(Dainius Saulėnas 46'), Igoris Morinas (Giedrius Barevičius 46'
(Rolandas Karčemarskas 77')).
Belarus: Andrei Satsunkevich, Erik Yakhimovich, Sergei Shtanyuk,
Vyacheslav Gerashchenko, Andrei Ostrovski (Aleksandr Kulchiy 53'),
Aleksandr Khatskevich, Sergei Gurenko, Vasili Baranov
(Radislav Orlovski 51'), Valentin Belkevich (Maxim Romashchenko 66'),
Vladimir Makovski (Vasili Mazur 67'), Sergei Gerasimets
(Aleksandr Chayka 50').
Referee: A. Rezepovas (Lithuania).
Coaches: Lithuania: Eugenijus Riabovas
Belarus: Mikhail Vergeyenko.
Cards: Lithuania: None
Belarus: Andrei Ostrovski [Y 49'], Vyacheslav Gerashchenko [Y 61'].
19/08/1998, Oslo, Ullevaal stadion, 8909
Friendly International
NORWAY 0
ROMANIA 0
Norway: Frode Grodĺs, Vegard Heggem, Ronny Johnsen, Erik Hoftun,
Stig Inge Bjřrnebye, Hĺvard Flo (Jostein Flo 46'), Roar Strand
(Petter Rudi 58'), Kjetil Rekdal (Řyvind Leonhardsen 83'), Stĺle Solbakken,
Ole Gunnar Solskjćr (Harald Brattbakk 68'), Tore André Flo.
Romania: Bogdan Stelea, Dan Petrescu, Gheorghe Popescu [c], Florin Bătrânu,
Iulian Filipescu, Florentin Petre (Ioan Sabău 49'), Constantin Gâlcă
(Ioan Lupescu 48'), Cătălin Munteanu (Denis Şerban 76'), Dorinel Munteanu,
Viorel Moldovan, Adrian Ilie.
Referee: Kenny Clark (Scotland)
Coaches: Norway: Nils Johan Semb
Romania: Victor Piturcâ
Cards: Norway: None
Romania: Adrian Ilie [Y 85']
19/08/1998, Koice, 3220
Friendly International
SLOVAKIA 0
FINLAND 0
Slovakia: Alexander Vencel, Dusan Tittel, Stanislav Varga, Marek pilár
(Milan Timko 85'), Vladimír Kinder (Tibor Jančula 80'), Miroslav Sovič,
Robert Tomaschek (Igor Bali 80'), Peter Dubovský (Marek Ujlaky 57),
Lubomir Moravčík, Jozef Majoro, Martin Fabu (Szilard Németh 57')
Finland: Antti Niemi (Jussi Jääskeläinen 46'), Harri Ylönen, Marko Tuomela,
Sami Hyypiä, Tommi Kautonen, Sami Mahlio, Aarno Turpeinen, Jarkko Wiss,
Antti Sumiala (Joonas Kolkka 57'), Jari Litmanen [c] (Aki Riihilahti 57'),
Jonatan Johansson (Mika-Matti Paatelainen 75').
Referee: Miroslav Liba (Czech Republic)
Coaches: Slovakia: Jozef Jankech
Finland: Richard Mřller-Nielsen (Denmark).
Cards: Slovakia: Harri Ylönen [Y]
Finland: Dusan Tittel [Y]
19/08/1998, Örebro, Eiravallen, 8115
Friendly International
SWEDEN 1 (Jörgen Pettersson 3')
RUSSIA 0
Sweden: Magnus Hedman, Roland Nilsson, Patrik Andersson, Joachim Björklund
(Teddy Lucic 46'), Pontus Kĺmark, Stefan Schwarz, Pär Zetterberg
(Hĺkan Svensson 81'), Henrik Larssen, Fredrik Ljungberg, Andreas Andersson
(Daniel Andersson 75'), Jörgen Pettersson.
Russia: Aleksandr Filimonov (Dmitrij Kharin 46'), Igor Dobrovolski, Dmitiy Khlestov
(Yuriy Nikiforov 73'), Yuriy Kovtun, Igor Yanovski (Aleksandr Shmarko 46'),
Igor Shalimov (Dmitiy Khokhlov 50'), Viktor Onopko, Andrei Kanchelskis
(Sergei Kiriyakov 60'), Alexandr Mostovoi, Valeri Karpin (Alenichev 46'),
Sergei Yuran (Sergei Semak 46').
Referee: Luc Huyghe (Belgium)
Coaches: Sweden: Tommy Söderberg.
Russia: Anatoli Byshovets.
Cards: Sweden: None
Russia: Igor Dobrovolski [Y 73'], Alexandr Mostovoi [Y 82']
19/08/1998, Kyiv, Olympiysky Stadium, 18000
Friendly International
UKRAINE 4 (Serhiy Rebrov 1', 42', Serhiy Skachenko 57', Kovaliov 75')
GEORGIA 0
Ukraine: Oleksander Shovkovsky (Valeri Vorobyov 46'), Oleh Luzhny
(Mykhailo Starostyak 70'), Yevtushok (Kovaliov 46'), Oleksander Holovko,
Vladyslav Vashchuk, Andiy Husyn, Volodymyr Mykytyn, Yuriy Kalytvyntsev
(Serhiy Skachenko 46'), Viitaly Kosovsky (Maksymiuk 43'), Andiy Shevchenko,
Serhiy Rebrov (Konovalov 77').
Georgia: Nikoloz Togonidze (David Gvaramadze 46'), Levan Tzkitishvili,
Gela Shekiladze, Givi Didava, Kakhi Kaladze, Levan Kobiashvili, Hemcadze
(Mamuka Tzereteli 46'), Gocha Dzhamarauli, Temur Ketsbaia,
Giorgi Kinkladze, Aleksandr Iashvili (Georgi Demetradze 62').
Referee: Lajuks (Latvia).
Coaches: Ukraine: Jozef Sabo
Georgia: Vladimer Gutzayev
Cards: Ukraine: none.
Georgia: Kakhi Kaladze [Y 28'], Gela Shekiladze [Y 65'],
Temur Ketsbaia [Y 88']
19/08/1998, Sarajevo, Koevo, 20000
European Championship Qualifying
BOSNIA 1 (Elvir Baljić 65')
FAROE ISLANDS 0
Bosnia: Mirsad Dedić, Sead Kapetanović, Sergej Barbarez (Jasmin Mujda 75'),
Muhamed Konjić, Mirsad Varesanović, Mirsad Hibić, Elvir Bolić
(Edin Mujčin 65'), Sead Halilović, Meho Kodro, Hasan Salihamidić
(Nermin Sabić 81'), Elvir Baljić.
Faroe Islands: Jakub Mikkelsen, Hans Frodi Hansen, Jens Kristian Hansen,
Pal Thorsteinsson, Oli Johannesen, Henning Jarnskor, Samal Jřnsen,
Julian Johnsson, Allan Mřrkřre, Uni Arge (Jakub Borg 72'), John Petersen.
Referee: Tomasz Mikulski (Poland).
Coaches: Bosnia: Demaludin Muović.
Faroe Islands: Allan Simonsen (Denmark).
Cards: Bosnia: Sead Halilović [Y 59'].
Faroe Islands: Julian Johnsson [Y 12'], Samal Jřnsen [Y 66'],
John Petersen [Y 85'].
20/08/1998, Kohtla-Järve, Keemik, 2500
Friendly International
ESTONIA 0
MOLDOVA 1 (Serghei Cleşcenco 68')
Estonia: Toomas Tohver, Urmas Kirs, Sergei Hohlov-Simson, Viktor Alonen, Janek Meet
(Teet Allas 87'), Marko Kristal, Martin Reim, Maksi Smirnov,
Sergei Terehhov (Kristen Viikmäe 62'), Andres Oper, Indrek Zelinski
(Ivan O'Konnel-Bronin 76').
Moldova: Vasile Coşelev, Oleg Fistican, Serghei Epureanu (Gheorghe Stratulat 75'),
Ion Testimiţanu, Alexandru Guzun, Serghei Stroenco, Radu Rebeja
(Alexandru Suharev 46'), Igor Oprea, Alexandru Curtianu
(Lilian Popescu 77'), Vladimir Gaidamaşciuc, Serghei Cleşcenco
(Serghei Kirilov 89').
Referee: Oleg Timofeev (Estonia).
Coaches: Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarsson (Iceland).
Moldova: Ivan Danilianţ.
Cards: none.
02/09/1998, Ta'Qali, National Stadium, 5000
Friendly International
MALTA 1 (Joseph Brincat 26')
GERMANY 2 (Darren Debono 6' OG, Stephan Paßlack 72')
Malta: Mario Muscat, Noel Turner (Galea 87'), Brian Said, Darren Debono,
Jeffrey Chetcuti, Joseph Brincat, Carmel Busuttil
(Joseph Sant Fournier 53'), Antoine Zahra I (David Carabott 62'),
David Camilleri, Gilbert Agius (Jonathan Magri Overend 69'), Hubert Suda
(Stefan Sultana 82').
Germany: Oliver Kahn, Marko Rehmer, Jörg Heinrich (Michael Tarnat 46'),
Markus Babbel, Thomas Linke (Stephan Paßlack 46'), Jens Nowotny,
Mario Basler (Oliver Neuville 74'), Stefan Effenberg, Stefan Beinlich,
Olver Bierhoff (Ulf Kirsten 46'),
Olaf Marschall (Paulo Roberto Rink 46')
Referee: Livio Bazzoli (Italy)
Coaches: Malta: Josef Ilic (Yugoslavia)
Germany: Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts.
Cards: Malta: Brian Said [Y].
Germany: None.
02/09/1998, Nis, Stadion Cair, 15000
Friendly International
YUGOSLAVIA 1 (Dejan Stankovic 51')
SWITZERLAND 1 (David Sesa 58')
Yugoslavia: Ivica Kralj, Zoran Mirkovic, Goran Djorovic, Slavisa Jokanovic
(Albert Nagy 46'), Slobodan Komljenovic (Kristijan Djordjevic 46'),
Dejan Stankovic, Vladimir Jugovic, Darko Kovacevic (Savo Milosevic 46'),
Predrag Mijatovic (Ilija Ivic 61'), Dragan Stojkovic
(Predrag Djordjevic 46'), Sinisa Mihajlovic (Nisa Saveljic 38')
Switzerland: Andreas Hilfiker, Johann Vogel, Regis Rothenbühler, Stephane Henchoz,
Stefan Wolf (Ramon Vega 70'), Murat Yakin, David Sesa, Raphaël Wicky
(Bernt Haas 61'), Fabio Celestini (Marco Grassi 46'), Patrick Müller,
Stephané Chapuisat.
Referee: Stefan Ormandzhiev (Bulgaria)
Coaches: Yugoslavia: Milan Zivadinovic
Switzerland: Gilbert Gress
Cards: Yugoslavia: Slavisa Jokanovic [Y], Nisa Saveljic [Y], Albert Nagy [Y]
Switzerland: David Sesa [Y], Marco Grassi [R 84']
02/09/1998, Bucureşti, Steaua, 4000
European Championship Qualifying
ROMANIA 7 (Gheorghe Popescu 17', Cătălin Munteanu 29', Adrian Ilie 31', 44', 51',
Viorel Moldovan 54', Modesto Haas 59' OG)
LIECHTENSTEIN 0
Romania: Bogdan Stelea (Bogdan Lobonţ 82'), Dan Petrescu, Gheorghe Popescu [c],
Florin Bătrânu, Cosmin Contra, Florentin Petre, Constantin Gâlcă,
Cătălin Munteanu (Ioan Sabău 71'), Dorinel Munteanu, Viorel Moldovan,
Adrian Ilie (Adrian Mihalcea 68').
Liechtenstein: Martin Oehry, Christof Ritter, Thomas Hanselmann, Harry Zech [c],
Patrick Hefti, Modesto Haas (Martin Stocklasa 46'), Thomas Beck,
Hansjörg Lingg (Marco Büchel 61'), Michael Stocklasa, Ralf Oehry,
Martin Telser (Marco Ender 88').
Referee: Salem Prolic (Bosnia)
Coaches: Romania: Victor Piturcâ
Liechtenstein: Ralf Loose
Cards: Romania: None
Liechtenstein: Modesto Haas [Y], Thomas Hanselmann [Y]
05/09/1998, Ta'Qali (Malta), National Stadium, 1500
Friendly International
GERMANY 1 (Viorel Moldovan 35' pen)
ROMANIA 1 (Christian Nerlinger 86')
Germany: Oliver Kahn, Stephan Paßlack (Jens Nowotny 46'), Markus Babbel,
Marko Rehmer, Jörg Albertz (Michael Tarnat 46'), Mario Basler,
Jens Jeremies, Stefan Effenberg, Christian Nerlinger, Ulf Kirsten,
Oliver Bierhoff [c] (Paulo Roberto Rink 71').
Romania: Bogdan Stelea, Dan Petrescu, Liviu Ciobotariu, Gheorghe Popescu [c],
Florin Bătrânu, Florentin Petre (Denis Şerban 84'), Constantin Gâlcă,
Cătălin Munteanu, Dorinel Munteanu, Viorel Moldovan (Ioan Lupescu 71'),
Adrian Ilie (Adrian Mihalcea 90').
Referee: Alfred Micaleff (Malta)
Coaches: Germany: Hans-Hubert "Berti" Vogts
Romania: Victor Piturcâ
Cards: Germany: None
Romania: Adrian Ilie [Y]
05/09/1998, Sarajevo, Koevo, 14750
European Championship Qualifying
BOSNIA 1 (Sergej Barbarez 74' pen)
ESTONIA 1 (Mirsad Hibić 29' OG)
Bosnia: Mirsad Dedić, Sead Kapetanović, Jasmin Mujda (Nermin Sabić 67'),
Muhamed Konjić, Mirsad Varesanović, Mirsad Hibić, Sead Katana,
(Edin Mujčin 60'), Sead Halilović (Elvir Bolić 77'), Sergej Barbarez,
Hasan Salihamidić, Elvir Baljić.
Estonia: Mart Poom, Maksi Smirnov, Urmas Kirs, Sergei Hohlov-Simson, Meelis Rooba,
Viktor Alonen (Janek Meet 83'), Sergei Terehhov, Andres Oper,
Marko Kristal, Martin Reim, Indrek Zelinski (Kristen Viikmäe 83')
Referee: Charles Agius (Malta).
Coaches: Bosnia: Demaludin Muović.
Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarsson (Iceland).
Cards: Bosnia: Sead Kapetanović [Y], Mirsad Varesanović [Y].
Estonia: Maksi Smirnov [Y].
05/09/1998, Vilnius, Zalgiris Stadium, 4500
European Championship Qualifying
LITHUANIA 0
SCOTLAND 0
Lithuania: Gintaras Staučė [c], Andrius Skerla, Deividas emberas,
Raimondas utautas, Virginijus Baltunikas, Tomas virgdauskas,
Gravydas Mikulėnas (Vaidotas lekys 90+'), Gediminas Sugda
(Orestas Buitkus 61'), Aidas Preikaitis, Aurelijus Skarbalius,
Edgaras Jankauskas.
Scotland: Jim Leighton, Matt Elliott, Tom Boyd, Colin Calderwood
(Callum Davidson 70'), Colin Hendry [c], Christian Dailly, Kevin Gallacher,
Paul Lambert, Ally McCoist (Neil McCann 82'), Darren Jackson
(Barry Ferguson 56'), John Collins.
Referee: Constantin Dan Zotta (Romania)
Coaches: Lithuania: Kestutis Latoza
Scotland: Craig Brown
Cards: Lithuania: Deividas emberas [Y 4'], Aurelijus Skarbalius [Y 53']
Scotland: Kevin Gallacher [Y 50'], Callum Davidson [Y 73']
05/09/1998, Dublin, Lansdowne Road, 34000
European Championship Qualifying
IRELAND 2 (Denis Irwin 2' pen, Roy Keane 16')
CROATIA 0
Ireland: Shay Given, Denis Irwin, Steve Staunton, Phil Babb, Kenny Cunningham,
Roy Keane [c], Jason McAteer, Mark Kinsella, Keith O'Neill
(Tony Cascarino 8'), Robbie Keane (Lee Carsley 61'), Damien Duff
(Jeff Kenna 46').
Croatia: Draen Ladić, Dario imić, Rovert Jarni, Igor timac, Zvonimir Soldo
(Mario Tokić 78'), Igor Tudor (Petar Krpan 63'), Aljoa Asanović,
Krunoslav Jurčić, Mario Stanić, Zvonimir Boban, Silvio Marić
(Igor Pamić 46').
Referee: Vítor Manuel Melo Pereira (Portugal).
Coaches: Ireland: Mick McCarthy
Croatia: Miroslav Blaević.
Cards: Ireland: Robbie Keane [Y], Mark Kinsella [Y]
Croatia: Igor Tudor [Y], Krunoslav Jurčić [R 70'], Mario Stanić [Y YR 69'],
Igor Pamić [Y].
05/09/1998, Koice, Lokomotíva, 3243
European Championship Qualifying
SLOVAKIA 3 (Martin Fabu 17', Peter Dubovský 26' pen, Lubomir Moravčík 39')
AZERBAIJAN 0
Slovakia: Alexander Vencel, Dusan Tittel, Stanislav Varga, Marek pilár,
Miroslav Sovič, Robert Tomaschek, Lubomir Moravčík, Peter Dubovský
(Vladislav Zvara 62'), Vladimír Kinder, Martin Fabu (Tibor Jancula 62'),
Jozef Majoro (Marek Ujlaky 82').
Azerbaijan: Dmitri Kramarenko, Emin Agaev, Faik Jabbarov, Deni Gaisumov,
Vyacheslav Lychkin (Vidadi Rzayev 65'), Rasim Abushev, Arif Asadov,
Kurban Kurbanov, Veli Kasumov (Yunis Guseinov 78'), Nazim Suleymanov
(Rufat Guliyev 46'), Narvik Sirkhaev.
Referee: Alan Snoddy (Northern Ireland).
Coaches: Slovakia: Jozef Jankech.
Azerbaijan: Vagif Sadikov.
Cards: Slovakia: Vladimír Kinder [Y]
Azerbaijan: Dmitri Kramarenko [Y], Emin Agaev [Y].
05/09/1998, Liverpool (England), Anfield Road, 23160
European Championship Qualifying
WALES 0
ITALY 2 (Diego Fuser 19', Christian Vieri 77')
Wales: Paul Jones, John Robinson, Adrian Williams, Kit Symons, Chris Coleman,
Darren Barnard, Andy Johnson, Ryan Giggs, Gary Speed [c], Nathan Blake
(Dean Saunders 65'), Mark Hughes (Robbie Savage 76').
Italy: Angelo Peruzzi, Christian Panucci, Mark Iuliano, Fabio Cannavaro,
Gianluca Pessotto, Diego Fuser, Dino Baggio, Demetrio Albertini [c]
(Luigi Di Biagio 66'), Eusebio Di Francesco (Michele Serena 85'),
Christian Vieri, Alessandro Del Piero (Roberto Baggio 75').
Referee: Terje Hauge (Norway).
Coaches: Wales: Bobby Gould (England).
Italy: Dino Zoff.
Cards: Wales: Nathan Blake [Y], Gary Speed [Y].
Italy: none.
05/09/1998, Minsk, Dinamo, 34000
European Championship Qualifying
BELARUS 0
DENMARK 0
Belarus: Andrei Satsunkevich, Erik Yakhimovich, Andrei Ostrovski, Sergei Shtanyuk,
Miroslav Romashchenko (Vyacheslav Gerashchenko 40'), Sergei Gurenko,
Aleksandr Khatskevich, Vasili Baranov, Valentin Belkevich,
Vladimir Makovski (Maxim Romashchenko 88'), Andrei Lavrik.
Denmark: Peter Schmeichel [c], Ole Tobiasen, Marc Rieper, Jes Hřgh, Jan Heintze,
Thomas Helveg, Allan Nielsen, Claus Thomsen, Jon Dahl Tomasson
(Sřren Frederiksen 80'), Martin Jřrgensen (Thomas Gravesen 67'),
Peter Mřller (Sřren Andersen 67').
Referee: Georg Dardenne (Germany).
Coaches: Belarus: Mikhail Vergeyenko.
Denmark: Bo Johansson (Sweden).
Cards: None.
05/09/1998, Tbilisi, Boris Paichadze, 35000
European Championship Qualifying
GEORGIA 1 (Archil Arveladze 66')
ALBANIA 0
Georgia: David Gvaramadze, Kakha Kaladze, Levan Tskitishvili, Levan Silagadze
(Georgy Kiknadze 43'), Mamuka Tsereteli, Levan Kobiashvili,
Georgy Nemsadze, Gocha Jamarauli, Temur Ketsbaia (Zaza Janashia 54'),
Georgy Kinkladze, Alexander Iashvili (Archil Arveladze 62')
Albania: Foto Strakosha, Altin Lala, Ilir Shulku, Arian Xhumba, Rudi Vata,
Luan Pinari, Altin Haxhi, Alban Bushi (Alpin Gallo 74'), Bledar Kola,
Altin Rraklli, Igli Tare (Arjan Peço 68' (Artur Maxhuni 86')).
Referee: Claude Détruche (Switzerland).
Coaches: Georgia: Vladimir Gutsaev.
Albania: Astrit Hafizi.
Cards: Georgia: Levan Kobiashvili [Y 11'], Mamuka Tsereteli [Y 25'],
Georgy Kiknadze [Y 87'], Zaza Janashia [Y 70' R 83']
Albania: Altin Lala [Y 57'], Bledar Kola [Y 62'], Luan Pinari [R 72'],
Arian Xhumba [Y 87'].
Note: It is also reported that Shota Arveladze played (and scored) instead of
Archil Arveladze.
05/09/1998, Helsinki, Olympiastadion, 18716
European Championship Qualifying
FINLAND 3 (Joonas Kolkka 8', Jonatan Johansson 44', Mika-Matti Paatelainen 63')
MOLDOVA 2 (Igor Oprea 10', 12')
Finland: Antti Niemi, Harri Ylönen, Marko Tuomela, Sami Hyypiä, Tommi Kautonen,
Aarno Turpeinen (Juha Reini 46'), Jarkko Wiss, Jonatan Johansson
(Antti Sumiala 80'), Mika-Matti Paatelainen, Jari Litmanen [c],
Joonas Kolkka (Sami Mahlio 72').
Moldova: Vasile Coşelev, Vladimir Gaidamaşciuc, Serghei Stroenco, Radu Rebeja
(Ghenadie Puşca 46'), Igor Oprea, Serghei Epureanu
(Alexandru Suharev 75'), Ion Testimiţanu, Alexandru Curtianu [c],
Serghei Cleşcenco, Oleg Fistican (Ivan Tabanov 75'), Alexandru Guzun.
Referee: Graham Barber (England).
Coaches: Finland: Richard Mřller-Nielsen (Denmark).
Moldova: Ivan Danilianţ.
Cards: Finland: Mika-Matti Paatelainen [Y 29'], Harri Ylönen [Y 62'],
Antti Niemi [Y 85'].
Moldova: Ion Testimiţanu [Y 52'], Igor Oprea [Y 67'],
Ghenadie Puşca [Y 85' R 89'], Alexandru Curtianu [Y 90'],
Ivan Tabanov [Y 90'].
05/09/1998, İstanbul, Ali Sami Yen Stadı, 26500
European Championship Qualifying
TURKEY 3 (Oktay Derelioğlu 18', 58', Tayfur Havutçu 50')
NORTHERN IRELAND 0
Turkey: Rüştü Reçber, Mert Korkmaz, Saffet Akbaş, Tayfur Havutçu,
Alpay Özalan, Abdullah Ercan, Okan Buruk (Arif Erdem 87'),
Tugay Kerimoğlu (Ahmet Oguz Çetin 75'), Hakan Şükür, Sergen Yalçın,
Oktay Derelioğlu (Hami Mandıralı 78').
Northern Ireland: Alan Fettis, Kevin Horlock, Colin Hill, Steve Morrow, Aaron Hughes,
Keith Rowland (James Quinn 46'), Neil Lennon, Phil Mulryne,
Keith Gillespie (Jim Whitley 73'), Michael Hughes, Iain Dowie.
Referee: Ryszard Wójcik (Poland).
Coaches: Turkey: Mustafa Denizli.
Northern Ireland: Lawrie McMenemy.
Cards: Turkey: none.
Northern Ireland: Neil Lennon [Y].
05/09/1998, Yerevan, Razdan, 8000
European Championship Qualifying
ARMENIA 3 (Garnik Avalyan 40', Tigran Yesayan 71', 90')
ANDORRA 1 (Jesús Julián Lucendo Heredia 85' pen)
Armenia: Roman Berezovski, Yervand Sukiasyan, Yervand Krbashyan, Sargis Hovsepyan,
Tigran Hovhannisyan (Felix Khodzhoyan 83'), Harutyun Vardanyan,
Albert Sargisyan, Artashes Adamyan (Tigran Gsepyan 86'), Armen Adamyan,
Armen Shahgeldyan, Garnik Avalyan (Tigran Yesayan 69').
Andorra: Jesús Luis Álvarez de Eulate 'Koldo', Francisco Javier Ramírez Palomo,
José Manuel García Luena 'Txema', Ángel Martín García, Antonio Lima Sola,
Jordi Escura Aixas, Genis García Iscza, Oscar Sonejee Masand,
Jesús Julián Lucendo Heredia, Justo Ruíz González, Juli Sánchez Soto.
Referee: Richard O'Hanlon (Ireland).
Coaches: Armenia: Suren Barsegyan.
Andorra: Manuel Miluir.
Cards: Armenia: Armen Adamyan [Y 40'], Albert Sargisyan [Y 53'].
Andorra: Juli Sánchez Soto [Y 54'].
05/09/1998, Kyiv, Olimpiysky Stadium, 82000
European Championship Qualifying
UKRAINE 3 (Serhiy Popov 14', Serhiy Skachenko 24', Serhiy Rebrov 74')
RUSSIA 2 (Yevgeny Varlamov 67', Viktor Onopko 87')
Ukraine: Oleksander Shovkovsky, Andriy Husyn, Volodymyr Mykytyn, Oleksander Holovko,
Vladislav Vaschuk, Yuri Dmytrulin, Serhiy Skachenko
(Yuri Kalytvyntsev 45'), Serhiy Popov, Serhiy Kovalyov
(Valeriy Kryventsov 87'), Andriy Shevchenko, Serhiy Rebrov.
Russia: Dmitry Kharin, Valery Minko, Igor Chugainov, Yuri Kovtun, Igor Yanovsky,
Sergei Semak (Stanislav Cherchesov 74'), Viktor Onopko, Andrei Kanchelskis
(Valery Karpin 76'), Dmitry Alenichev (Alexander Mostovoi 67'),
Igor Kolyvanov, Yevgeny Varlamov.
Referee: Markus Merck (Germany)
Coaches: Ukraine: Joszef Sabo.
Russia: Anatoli Byshovets.
Cards: Ukraine: Serhiy Kovalyov [Y 3'],
Russia: Igor Yanovsky [Y 13'], Yuri Kovtun [Y 49'], Dmitry Kharin [R 73']
05/09/1998, Reykjavík, Laugardalsvöllur, 10382 (extra stand)
European Championship Qualifying
ICELAND 1 (Ríkharđur Dađason 32')
FRANCE 1 (Christophe Duggary 35')
Iceland: Birkir Kristinsson, Eyjólfur Sverrisson [c], Lárus Orri Sigurđsson,
Pétur Marteinsson, Hermann Hreiđarsson, Auđun Helgason, Helgi Kolviđsson,
Rúnar Kristinsson, Ţórđur Guđjónsson, Ríkharđur Dađason, Arnar Gunnlaugsson
(Stefán Ţór Ţórđarson 69'),
France: Fabien Barthez, Christian Karembeu, Bixente Lizarazu, Lilian Thuram,
Frank Leboeuf, Youri Djorkaeff, Didier Deschamps [c], Christophe Dugarry,
(Thierry Henry 68'), Lilian Laslandes, Zinedine Zidane, Robert Pires.
Referee: Eric Blareau (Belgium)
Coaches: Iceland: Guđjón Ţórđarson
France: Roger Lemerre
Cards: Iceland: Lárus Orri Sigurđsson [Y 12'], Birkir Kristinsson [Y 73']
France: Christian Karembeu [Y 18']
05/09/1998, Stockholm, Rĺsunda, 35394
European Championship Qualifying
SWEDEN 2 (Andreas Andersson 30', Johan Mjällby 32')
ENGLAND 1 (Alan Shearer 1')
Sweden: Magnus Hedman, Roland Nilsson, Patrik Andersson, Joachim Björklund,
Pontus Kĺmark (Teddy Lucic 83'), Stefan Schwarz, Andreas Andersson
(Daniel Andersson 90'), Johan Mjällby, Fredrik Ljungberg, Henrik Larsson,
Jörgen Pettersson.
England: David Seaman, Sol Campbell (Paul Merson 75'), Graeme Le Saux, Paul Ince,
Tony Adams, Gareth Southgate, Darren Anderton (Robert Lee 43'),
Jamie Redknapp, Alan Shearer [c], Michael Owen, Paul Scholes
(Teddy Sheringham 87').
Referee: Pierluigi Collina (Italy).
Coaches: Sweden: Tommy Söderberg.
England: Glenn Hoddle.
Cards: Sweden: Stefan Schwarz [Y].
England: Michael Owen [Y], Jamie Redknapp [Y], Paul Ince [R 67'].
05/09/1998, Wien, Ernst Happel Stadion, 20000
European Championship Qualifying
AUSTRIA 1 (Hannes Reinmayr 7')
ISRAEL 1 (Avi Nimni 68' pen)
Austria: Franz Wohlfahrt, Harald Cerny (Peter Stöger 74'), Wolfgang Feiersinger,
Peter Schöttel (Martin Hiden 73'), Anton Pfeffer, Martin Amerhauser,
Dietmar Kühbauer, Roman Mählich, Hannes Reinmayr, Ivica Vastic, Mario Haas
(Christian Mayrleb 73').
Israel: Rafi Cohen, Alon Harazi, Ran Ben-Shimon, Arik Benado, Amir Shelah
(Avi Nimni 46'), David Amsalem, Yossi Abuksis (Alon Mizrahi 46'),
Eyal Berkovich, Walid Badir, Haim Revivo, Ronen Harazi (Najuan Grayeb 61')
Referee: Anders Frisk (Sweden).
Coaches: Austria: Herbert Prohaska.
Israel: Shlomo Scharf
Cards: Austria: Ivica Vastic [Y 49'], Peter Schöttel [Y 57'],
Dietmar Kühbauer [Y 61'], Roman Mählich [Y 61'].
Israel: Walid Badir [Y 44'], Alon Harazi [Y 55'], David Amsalem [R 60']
05/09/1998, Larnaka, Antonis Papadopoulos, 20000
European Championship Qualifying
CYPRUS 3 (Yiotis Engomitis 44', Sinisa Gogic 48', Milenko Spoljaric 77')
SPAIN 2 (Raúl 73', Fernando Morientes 90')
Cyprus: Nicos Panayiotou, Yiotis Engomitis, Charalambos Pittas, Nicos Charalambous,
Dimitris Ioannou, (Ioakim Ioakim 85'), Costakis Costa, Vassos Melanarkitis,
Milenko Spoljaric, Sinisa Gogic (Marios Agathocleous 61'), Marios
Christodoulou, Constantinos Malekos (Panayotis Pounas 55').
Spain: Santiago Cańizares, Michel Salgado, Rafael Alkorta, Miguel Ángel Nadal
(Guillermo Amor 65'), Sergi, Fernando Hierro, Luis Enrique,
Alfonso (Kiko 38'), Joseba Etxeberría (Santiago Ezquerro 60'),
Fernando Morientes, Raúl.
Referee: Serguei Khussainov (Russia)
Coaches: Cyprus: Panikos Georghiou
Spain: Jose Antonio Camacho
Cards: Cyprus: Costakis Costa [Y], Marios Agathocleous [Y]
Spain: Sergi [Y]
06/09/1998, Toftir, Svangaskard, 3000
European Championship Qualifying
FAROE ISLANDS 0
CZECH REPUBLIC 1 (Vladimír micer 87')
Faroe Islands: Jakub Mikkelsen, Oli Johannesen, Jens Kristian Hansen, Pol Thorsteinson,
Hans Frooei Hansen, Henning Jarnskor, Uni Arge (Magni Jarnskor 78'),
Julian Johnsson, Alan Mřrkřre, Todi Jonsson, John Petersen.
Czech Republic: Tomá Potulka, Karel Rada, Jan Suchopárek, Pavel Nedvěd, Tomá Votava,
Martin Číek (Patrick Berger 55'), Jiří Němec [c], Karel Poborský
(Radek Slončík 81'), Vratislav Lokvenc, Vladimír micer, Radek Bejbl
(Radoslav Látal 81').
Referee: Juha Hirviniemi (Finland)
Coaches: Faroe Islands: Allan Simonsen (Denmark).
Czech Republic: Jozef Chovanec
Cards: Faroe Islands: Alan Mřrkřre [Y 16'], Henning Jarnskor [Y 78']
Czech Republic: Pavel Nedvěd [Y 23', YR 84']
06/09/1998, Skopje, Cittadina, 5000
European Championship Qualifying
MACEDONIA 4 (Risto Bozinov 20', 47', Artim Sakiri 70', 76')
MALTA 0
Macedonia: Patar Milosevski, Goran Lazarevski, Mitko Stojkovski (Vlatko Gosev 80'),
Goce Sedloski, Igor Nikolovski (Dzevded Sainovski 78'), Goran Stavrevski,
Milan Stojanovski (Artim Sakiri 70'), Toni Micevski, Risto Bozinov,
Viktor Trenevski, Srdjan Zaharievski.
Malta: Mario Muscat, Brian Said, Jeffrey Chetcuti, Jonathan Magri-Overand,
Darren Debono, David Camilleri, Carmel Busuttil, Gilbert Agius
(Hubert Suda 70'), Noel Turner, Joseph Brincat, Antoine Zahra I
(David Carabott 78')
Referee: Jan Wegereef (Netherlands)
Coaches: Macedonia: Gokica Hadievski
Malta: Jozef Ilic (Yugoslavia).
Cards: Macedonia: Toni Micevski [Y], Mitko Stojanoski [Y]
Malta: David Camilleri [Y], Jeffrey Chetcuti [Y]
06/09/1998, Budapest, Nepstadion, 50000
European Championship Qualifying
HUNGARY 1 (Ferenc Horváth 32')
PORTUGAL 3 (Sá Pinto 56', 76', Rui Costa 84')
Hungary: Gábor Király, Pal Lakos, Csaba Fehér, János Hrutka, János Mátyus,
Kristián Lisztes (Pal Dárdai 46'), Gábor Halmai, Béla Illés,
Tibor Dombi (Zoltán Kovács 78'), Ferenc Horváth (Attila Korsós 76'),
István Hamar.
Portugal: Vítor Baía, Secretário, Jorge Costa, Paulo Madeira, Dimas,
Figo, Paulo Bento, Paulinho Santos, Rui Costa, Sá Pinto, Joăo Manuel Vieira Pinto.
Referee: Urs Meier (Switzerland)
Coaches: Hungary: Bicskei Bertalan
Portugal: Humberto Coelho
Cards: Hungary: None
Portugal: Secretário [Y 19'], Paulo Bento [Y 29'], Rui Costa [Y 53']
06/09/1998, Burgas, Neftochimik, 20000
European Championship Qualifying
BULGARIA 0
POLAND 3 (Sylwester Czereszewski 18', 42', Tomasz Iwan 48')
Bulgaria: Zdravko Zdravkov, Radostin Kishishev, Zlatomir Zagorcic
(Ivailo Petkov 50'), Gosho Ginchev, Milen Petkov (Mitko Trendafilov 46'),
Ivailo Yordanov, Daniel Borimirov (Ilia Gruev 46'), Georgi Bachev,
Zakhari Sirakov, Doncho Donev, Hristo Stoichkov.
Poland: Kazimierz Sidorczuk, Tomasz Łapiński, Jacek Zieliński, Tomasz Hajto
(Tomasz Kłos 69'), Rafał Siadaczka, Jacek Bąk, Jerzy Brzęczek,
Sylwester Czereszewski, Piotr Świerczewski (Radosław Michalski 76'),
Tomasz Iwan, Mirosław Trzeciak (Andrzej Juskowiak 84')
Referee: Marc Batta (France).
Coaches: Bulgaria: Hristo Bonev.
Poland: Janusz Wójcik
Cards: Bulgaria: Zlatomir Zagorcic [Y 9'], Radostin Kishishev [Y 71'].
Poland: Jacek Bąk [Y 7'], Piotr Świerczewski [Y 10'],
Jerzy Brzęczek [Y 25'], Tomasz Hajto [Y 28'], Tomasz Iwan [Y 40'].
06/09/1998, Athinai, Olympiako 'Spyridon Louis', 28908
European Championship Qualifying
GREECE 2 (Nikos Machlas 55' pen, Kostas Frantzeskos 58')
SLOVENIA 2 (Zlatko Zahovič 18', 72')
Greece: Ilias Atmatzidis, Vassilis Borbokis (Nikos Lymberopoulos 82'),
Michalis Kasapis (Grigoris Georgatos 78'), Nikos Dabizas,
Ioannis Kalitzakis, Marinos Ouzounidis, Theodoros Zagorakis,
Dimitris Markos, Nikos Machlas, Vassilis Tsartas
(Kostas Frantzeskos 46'), Demis Nikolaidis [c].
Slovenia: Marko Simeunovič, Miran Pavlin, Mladen Rudonja, Darko Milanič [c],
Marinko Galič, Aleksander Knavs, Đoni Novak, Ale Čeh, Sao Udovič
(Robert Englaro 46'), Zlatko Zahovič, Milan Osterc
(Ermin iljak 68' (Milenko Ačimovič 71')).
Referee: Alfredo Trentalange (Italy)
Coaches: Greece: Anghel Iordănescu (Romania).
Slovenia: Srčko Katanec.
Cards: Greece: Theodoros Zagorakis [Y 12'], Vassilis Borbokis [Y 21']
Slovenia: Zlatko Zahovič [Y 4'], Ale Čeh [Y 46'], Milan Osterc [Y 47']
Marinko Galič [Y 87']
06/09/1998, Oslo, Ullevaal stadium, 11031
European Championship Qualifying
NORWAY 1 (Stĺle Solbakken 17')
LATVIA 3 (Marians Pahars 11', Andrejs Stolcers 53', Mihails Zemlinskis 64' pen).
Norway: Esper Baardsen, Vegard Heggen (Henning Berg 60'), Ronny Jonsen,
Erik Hoftun, Stig Inge Bjřrnebye, Petter Rudi (Hĺvard Flo 80'),
Kjetil Rekdal, Stĺle Solbakken, Frank Strandli, Tore André Flo,
Ole Gunnar Solskjćr (Jostein Flo 62').
Latvia: Olegs Karavajevs, Juris Laizans (Viktors Lukasevics 51'),
Arturs Zakresevskis, Mihails Zemlinskis, Valentins Lobanovs,
Aleksejs Sarando (Rolands Bulders 73'), Valerijs Ivanovs, Imants Bleidelis,
Marians Pahars (Aleksandrs Isakovs 81'), Vladimirs Babicevs,
Andrejs Stolcers.
Referee: Sergei Shmolik (Belarus).
Coaches: Norway: Nils Johan Semb.
Latvia: Revas Dzodzhuashvili (Georgia).
Cards: Norway: Ronny Johnsen [Y 87']
Latvia: Olegs Karavajevs [Y 83']
23/09/1998, Chişinău, Republican, 6000
Friendly International
MOLDOVA 0
ROMANIA LEAGUE 0
Moldova: Vasile Coşelev, Oleg Fistican, Adrian Sosnovschi, Ion Testimiţanu,
Alexandru Guzun, Ghenadie Puşca (Serghei Parhomenco 46'), Lilian Popescu
(Gheorghe Stratulat 62'), Igor Oprea (Ivan Tabanov 82'), Serghei Epureanu,
Gheorghe Harea (Serghei Alexandrov 58'), Serghei Cleşcenco.
Romania: Bogdan Lobonţ (Tiberiu Lung 86'), Cosmin Marius Contra, Daniel Florea,
Valentin Năstase, Cătălin Hâldan, Marius Baciu (Iulian Miu 85'),
Denis Şerban (Stelian Carabaş 67'), Eugen Trică (Iulian Crivac 76'),
Vasile Claudiu Mutu, Ionuţ Luţu (Adrian Mihalcea 60'), Laurenţiu Roşu.
Referee: Vl. Antonov (Moldova).
Coaches: Moldova: Ivan Danilianţ.
Romania League: Victor Piţurcă.
Cards: Moldova: none.
Romania: Eugen Trică [Y 72']
Note: The match is a full FIFA international, although it is not regarded
as a full international by Romania.
23/09/1998, Granada, Los Carmenes, 16000
Friendly International
SPAIN 1 (Bittor Alkiza 39')
RUSSIA 0
Spain: Santiago Cańizares, Sergi, Rafael Alkorta, Fernando Hierro,
Carlos Aguilera (Joseba Etxeberría 77'), Francisco De Pedro
(Paco Jemez 30'), Vicente Engonga, Luis Enrique (Jordi Lardin 85'),
Raúl (Antonio Ito 89'), Kiko (Fernando Morientes 68'),
Bittor Alkiza
Russia: Sergei Ovchinnikov, Valeriy Minko (Aleksandr Shmarko 45'), Evgeniy Varlamov
(Artem Enin 56'), Sergei Semak (Vladislav Radimov 73'), Dmitriy Khlestov,
Alexandr Mostovoi, Valeriy Esipov, Viktor Onopko, Valeriy Karpin,
Vladimir Beschastnyh (Oleg Teryokhin 60'), Sergei Kiriyakov
(Dmitiy Cheryshev 80')
Referee: Said Belqola (Morocco)
Coaches: Spain: Jose Antonio Camacho
Russia: Anatoli Byshovets
Cards: Spain: Bittor Alkiza [Y 18'], Sergi [R 27'], Luis Enrique [Y 59'],
Fernando Hierro [Y 90'].
Russia: Sergei Kiriyakov [Y 15'], Valeriy Esipov [Y 24'],
Alexandr Mostovoi [Y 40'], Sergei Semak [Y 54'],
Dmitriy Khlestov [Y 63'], Alexandr Shmarko [Y 68']
Note: Alexandr Mostovoi missed a penalty at 28'.
10/10/1998, Udine, Stadio Friuli, 35247
European Championship Qualifying
ITALY 2 (Alessandro Del Piero 19', 61')
SWITZERLAND 0
Italy: Gianluca Buffon, Christian Panucci, Fabio Cannavaro, Paolo Maldini [c],
Moreno Torricelli, Diego Fuser, Dino Baggio, Demetrio Albertini,
Eusebio Di Francesco (Jonathan Bachini 61'), Filippo Inzaghi,
Alessandro Del Piero, (Francesco Totti 70').
Switzerland: Andreas Hilfiker, Johann Vogel, Ramon Vega, Stefan Wolf
(Frederic Chassot 65'), Stéphane Henchoz, Regis Rothenbühler,
Raphaël Wicky (Fabio Celestini 86'), Ciriaco Sforza [c], Patrick Müller,
David Sesa, Stéphane Chapuisat.
Referee: Alain Sars (France)
Coaches: Italy: Dino Zoff
Switzerland: Gilbert Gress
Cards: Italy: Fabio Cannavaro [Y]
Switzerland: None
10/10/1998, Křbenhavn, Parken, 36009
European Championship Qualifying
DENMARK 1 (Sřren Frederiksen 58')
WALES 2 (Adrian Williams 59', Craig Bellamy 86')
Denmark: Mogens Krogh, Ole Tobiasen, Marc Rieper, Jes Hřgh [c], Jan Heintze,
Thomas Helveg, Brian Steen Nielsen, Per Frandsen, (Thomas Gravesen 76')
Sřren Frederiksen, Martin Jřrgensen, Mikkel Beck, (Ebbe Sand 66')
Wales: Paul Jones, Chris Coleman, Adrian Williams, Kit Symons, Darren Barnard,
Andy Johnson (Mark Pembridge 54'), Robbie Savage, Dean Saunders,
(John Robinson 81'), Gary Speed, Mark Hughes, Nathan Blake
(Craig Bellamy 70').
Referee: Sándor Pillar (Hungary).
Coaches: Denmark: Bo Johansson (Sweden).
Wales: Bobby Gould (England).
Cards: Denmark: none.
Wales: Gary Speed [Y], Robbie Savage [Y].
10/10/1998, Ljubljana, tadion Beigrad, 8000
European Championship Qualifying
SLOVENIA 1 (Zlatko Zahovič 24')
NORWAY 2 (Tore André Flo 45', Kjetil Rekdal 80')
Slovenia: Marko Simeunovič, Marinko Galič, Darko Milanič, Aleksander Knavs,
Mladen Rudonja, Đoni Novak, Ale Čeh, Zlatko Zahovič, Miran Pavlin,
Milan Osterc (Robert Englaro 46'), Sao Udovič (Milenko Ačimovič 65').
Norway: Frode Grodĺs, Alf-Inge Hĺland, Henning Berg, Erik Hoftun,
Stig Inge Bjřrnebye, Vegard Heggem (Vidar Riseth 86'), Roar Strand
(Daniel Berg Hestad 78'), Kjetil Rekdal, Stĺle Solbakken, Jostein Flo,
Tore André Flo (Sigurd Rushfeldt 90').
Referee: Andreas Schluchter (Switzerland)
Coaches: Slovenia: Srečko Katanec.
Norway: Nils Johan Semb.
Cards: Slovenia: Ale Čeh [Y 15'], Darko Milanič [Y 60']
Norway: Erik Hoftun [Y 37']
10/10/1998, Riga, Daugava stadium, 4000
European Championship Qualifying
LATVIA 1 (Andrejs Stolcers 2')
GEORGIA 0
Latvia: Olegs Karavajevs, Viktors Lukasevics, Vitalijs Astafjevs
(Aleksandrs Isakovs 75'), Mihails Zemlinskis, Valentins Lobanovs,
Aleksejs Sarando, Valerijs Ivanovs, Imants Bleidelis (Juris Laizans 51'),
Marians Pahars (Rolands Bulders 89'), Vladimirs Babicevs, Andrejs Stolcers.
Georgia: David Gvaramadze, Kakha Kaladze, Georgy Gakhokidze (Gerogy Kiknadze 61'),
Levan Kobiashvili, Gela Shekiladze, Mikhail Kavelashvili, Georgy Nemsadze,
Gocha Dzhamarauli, Temur Ketsbaya, Georgy Kinkladze, Archil Arveladze.
Referee: Constantine Zotta (Romania)
Coaches: Latvia: Revaz Dzodzhuashvili (Georgia).
Georgia: Vladimir Gutsaev
Cards: Latvia: None
Georgia: Mikhail Kavelashvili [Y 14'], Georgy Nemsadze [Y 54']
Note: Other sources report that Juris Laizans replaced Valentins Lobanovs at 51'.
10/10/1998, Bursa, Kemal Ataturk, 20000
European Championship Qualifying
TURKEY 1 (Hakan Şükür 70')
GERMANY 0
Turkey: Rüştü Reçber, Tayfur Havutçu, Ogün Temizkanoğlu (Hakan Ünsal 88'),
Fatih Akyel, Alpay Özalan, Abdullah Ercan, Mert Korkmaz,
Tugay Kerimoğlu (Oktay Derelioğlu 60'), Hakan Şükür, Sergen Yalçın
(Saffet Akbaş 80'), Tayfun Korkut.
Germany: Oliver Kahn, Markus Babbel, Marko Rehmer, Jörg Heinrich
(Oliver Neuville 76'), Jens Nowotny, Carsten Ramelow, Jens Jeremies,
Lars Ricken (Marco Bode 80'), Oliver Bierhoff, Stefan Beinlich,
Ulf Kirsten
Referee: Hugh Dallas (Scotland)
Coaches: Turkey: Mustafa Denizli
Germany: Erich Ribbeck.
Cards: Turkey: Tayfun Korkut [Y, YR 71']
Germany: Markus Babbel [Y], Marko Rehmer [Y], Jens Jeremies [Y]
Note: Other sources report the goal as an own goal by Oliver Kahn.
10/10/1998, Belfast, Windsor Park, 10002
European Championship Qualifying
NORTHERN IRELAND 1 (Keith Rowland 30')
FINLAND 0
Northern Ireland: Alan Fettis, Aaron Hughes, Kevin Horlock, Phil Mulryne, Darren Patterson,
Steve Morrow, Keith Gillespie (Jon McCarthy 71'), Neil Lennon, Iain Dowie
(George O'Boyle 79'), Michael Hughes, Keith Rowland (James Quinn 88').
Finland: Antti Niemi, Harri Ylönen, Juha Reini, Sami Hyypiä, Tommi Kautonen,
Aki Riihilahti (Jari Litmanen 75'), Jari Ilola, Simo Valakari,
Mika-Matti Paatelainen [c], Joonas Kolkka, Jonatan Johansson.
Referee: Zoran Arsic (Yugoslavia).
Coaches: Northern Ireland: Lawrie McMenemy.
Finland: Richard Mřller Nielsen (Denmark).
Cards: None.
10/10/1998, Andorra la Vella, Communal stadium, 850
European Championship Qualifying
ANDORRA 0
UKRAINE 2 (Vitaly Kosovsky 30', Serhiy Rebrov 43')
Andorra: Jesús Luis Álvarez de Eulate 'Koldo', Francisco Javier Ramírez Palomo,
José Manuel García Luena 'Txema', Antonio Lima Sola, Agusti Pol Pérez,
Genis García Iscza, Oscar Sonejee Masand, Justo Ruíz González,
Ildefons Lima Sola, Juli Sánchez Soto (Manolo Jiménez Soria 89'),
Emiliano González Arquez.
Ukraine: Oleksander Shovkovsky, Vladyslav Vashchuk, Oleksander Holovko,
Volodymyr Mykytyn (Serhiy Kovoliov 45'), Oleh Luzhny, Serhiy Popov,
Vitaly Kosovsky, Yuriy Maksymov (Valery Kryventsov 55'), Serhiy Rebrov,
Andriy Shevchenko (Dmytro Mikhailenko 68'), Andriy Husyn.
Referee: Anton Guetzov (Bulgaria).
Coaches: Andorra: Manuel Miluir.
Ukraine: Joszef Sabo
Cards: Andorra: none.
Ukraine: Yuriy Maksymov [Y 50'], Serhiy Popov [Y 53']
10/10/1998, Moskva, Luzhniki stadium, 32500
European Championship Qualifying
RUSSIA 2 (Igor Yanovski 45', Aleksander Mostovoi 57')
FRANCE 3 (Nicolas Anelka 13', Robert Pires 29', Alain Bogossian 82')
Russia: Sergei Ovchinnikov, Dmitry Khlestov, Viktor Onopko, Yevgeny Varlamov,
Igor Yanovski, Valery Karpin, Dmitry Alenichev (Sergei Semak 70'),
Yegor Titov, Alekdander Mostovoi, Andrei Tikhonov, Vladimir Beschastnykh
(Alexsei Gerasimenko 63')
France: Bernard Lama, Lilian Thuram, Laurent Blanc, Marcel Desailly,
Bixente Lizarazu, Robert Pires, Didier Deschamps, Emmanuel Petit
(Alain Boghossian 46'), Zinedine Zidane, Youri Djorkaeff
(Patrick Vieira 54'), Nicolas Anelka (Tony Vairelles 88')
Referee: Piero Ceccarini (Italy)
Coaches: Russia: Anatoli Byshovets
France: Roger Lemerre.
Cards: Russia: Sergei Ovchinnikov [Y 90'], Dmitry Khlestov [Y 90']
France: Youri Djorkaeff [Y 51'], Lilian Thuram [Y 84']
10/10/1998, Yerevan, Razdan, 2000
European Championship Qualifying
ARMENIA 0
ICELAND 0
Armenia: Roman Berezovski, Yervand Sukiasyan, Vardan Khachatryan [c],
Sargis Hovsepyan, Albert Sargisyan, Harutyun Vardanyan, Artur Petrosyan
(Tigran Hovhannisyan 81'), Armen Adamyan, Eric Assadourian
(Tigran Yesayan 62'), Armen Shahgeldyan, Karapet Mikaelyan.
Iceland: Birkir Kristinsson, Auđun Helgason, Hermann Hreiđarsson,
Sigurđur Jónsson [c], Steinar Adolfsson, Lárus Orri Sigurđsson,
Helgi Kolviđsson, Rúnar Kristinsson, Arnar Gunnlaugsson, Ţórđur Guđjónsson,
Ríkharđur Dađason
Referee: Morgan Norman (Sweden).
Coaches: Armenia: Suren Barsegyan.
Iceland: Guđjón Ţórđarson
Cards: Armenia: Albert Sargisyan [Y 11'], Vardan Khachatryan [Y 45'].
Iceland: Sigurđur Jónsson [Y 60'], Helgi Kolviđsson [Y 67']
10/10/1998, Warszawa, Polish Army stadiu, 8500
European Championship Qualifying
POLAND 3 (Jerzy Brzęczek 18', Andrzej Juskowiak 33', Mirosław Trzeciak 64')
LUXEMBOURG 0
Poland: Adam Matysek, Jacek Zieliński, Tomasz Łapiński, Krzysztof Ratajczyk
(Rafał Siadaczka 70'), Tomasz Hajto (Sławomir Majak 59'),
Sylwester Czereszewski (Jacek Bąk 74'), Jerzy Brzęczek, Piotr Świerczewski,
Andrzej Juskowiak, Tomasz Iwan, Miroslaw Trzeciak.
Luxembourg: Paul Koch, Ralph Ferron, Marc Birsens, Nico Funck, Jeff Strasser, Luc Holtz
(Eugene Afrika 71'), Dany Theis (Frank Deville 46'), Jeff Saibene,
Marcel Cardoni, Laurent Deville, Marcel Christophe (Serge Thill 63')
Referee: Bujar Pregja (Albania)
Coaches: Poland: Janusz Wójcik
Luxembourg: Paul Philipp.
Cards: Poland: Jacek Zieliński [Y]
Luxembourg: Ralph Ferron [Y], Laurent Deville [Y], Marc Birsens [R 30']
10/10/1998, London, Wembley, 72924
European Championship Qualifying
ENGLAND 0
BULGARIA 0
England: David Seaman, Gary Neville, Andy Hinchcliffe (Graeme Le Saux 35'),
Robert Lee, Sol Campbell, Gareth Southgate, Darren Anderton
(David Batty 67'), Jamie Redknapp, Alan Shearer [c], Michael Owen,
Paul Scholes (Teddy Sheringham 73').
Bulgaria: Zdravko Zdravkov, Radostin Kishishev, Zlatomir Zagorcic,
Valentin Naidenov, Ivailo Yordanov, Zlatko Yankov, Rosen Kirilov,
Hristo Stoichkov (Georgi Bachev 60'), Marian Hristov (Georgi Ivanov 90'),
Milen Petkov, Ilian Iliev (Ilia Gruev 63').
Referee: László Vágner (Hungary).
Coaches: England: Glenn Hoddle.
Bulgaria: Dimitar Dimitrov.
Cards: England: Jamie Redknapp [Y 80']
Bulgaria: Radostin Kishishev [Y 65'].
Note: Other sources report that Valentin Ivanov played instead of
Valentin Naidenov, and that Darren Anderton received a yellow card.
10/10/1998, Larnaka, Antonis Papadopoulos, 11000
European Championship Qualifying
CYPRUS 0
AUSTRIA 3 (Harald Cerny 55', 61', Hannes Reinmayr 74')
Cyprus: Nicos Panayiotou, Costakis Costa, Dimitris Ioannou, Nicos Charalambous,
Charalambos Pittas (Nicolas Georghiou 67'), Panayiotis Engomitis,
Vassos Melanarkitis (Michalis Constandinou 68'), Milenko Spoliaric,
Marios Christodolou, Sinisa Gogic, Marios Agathocleous (Ioannis Okkas 46').
Austria: Franz Wohlfahrt, Martin Hiden, Peter Schöttel, Anton Pfeffer,
Harald Cerny, Dietmar Kühbauer, Roman Mählich, Hannes Reinmayr
(Peter Stöger 78'), Arnold Wetl, Mario Haas (Christian Mayrleb 78'),
Ivica Vastic (Eduard Glieder 82').
Referee: Fernand Meese (Belgium).
Coaches: Cyprus: Panikos Georghiou
Austria: Herbert Prohaska.
Cards: Cyprus: Costakis Costa [Y], Nicos Charalambous [Y], Milenko Spoliaric [Y],
Ioannis Okkas [Y], Dimitris Ioannou [Y, YR 33']
Austria: Arnold Wetl [Y], Anton Pfeffer [Y], Roman Mählich [Y].
Notes: Ivica Vastic missed a penalty at 33'.
Austrian sources report:
no yellow card for Costakis Costa (but a yellow one for Dimitris
Ioannou, that is missing in first source).
Marios Agathocleous was substituted by Panayiotis Pounas [46'],
Charalambos Pittas was substituted by Ioannis Okkas [67'],
Vassos Melanarkitis was substituted by Nicolas Georghiou [68'].
10/10/1998, Serravalle, 872
European Championship Qualifying
SAN MARINO 0
ISRAEL 5 (Haim Revivo 16', Avi Nimni 18', Alon Mizrahi 32',
Mauro Valentini 58' OG, Najuan Grayeb 83')
San Marino: Federico Gasperoni Marco Gennari, William Guerra, Mauro Valentini,
Mauro Marani, Riccardo Muccioli, Pier-Domenico Della Valle
(Fabio Francini 68'), Ivan Matteoni, Paolo Montagna (Davide Gualtieri 80'),
Simone Bacciocchi (Vittorio Valentini 57'), Andy Selva.
Israel: Rafi Cohen, Alon Harazi, Ran Ben-Shimon, Arik Benado (Amir Shelah 69'),
Najuan Grayeb, Walid Badir, Eyal Berkovich (Ofer Shitrit 73'),
Jan Talesnikov, Avi Nimni (Tal Banin 61'), Alon Mizrahi, Haim Revivo.
Referee: Asim Khudiev (Azerbaijan)
Coaches: San Marino: Paolo Mazza
Israel: Shlomo Scharf
Cards: San Marino: Simone Bacciocchi [Y 50'], Ivan Matteoni [Y]
Israel: None
Note: Other sources report explicitly that there were no bookings.
10/10/1998, Porto, Das Antas, 50000
European Championship Qualifying
PORTUGAL 0
ROMANIA 1 (Dorinel Munteanu 90')
Portugal: Vítor Baía, Abel Xavier (Dani 84'), Dimas, Jorge Costa,
Fernando Couto, Paulo Bento (Sérgio Conceiçăo 67'), Figo,
Joăo Manuel Vieira Pinto (Nuno Gomes 78'), Sá Pinto, Rui Costa,
Paulinho Santos.
Romania: Bogdan Stelea, Dan Petrescu (Cosmin Contra 85'), Iulian Filipescu,
Gheorghe Popescu [c], Liviu Ciobotariu, Dorinel Munteanu, Florentin Petre,
Cătălin Munteanu (Ioan Lupescu 62'), Constantin Gâlcă, Laurenţiu Roşu,
Viorel Moldovan (Adrian Mihalcea 90').
Referee: Helmut Krug (Germany)
Coaches: Portugal: Humberto Coelho
Romania: Victor Piturcâ
Cards: Portugal: Jorge Costa [Y 90'].
Romania: Dorinel Munteanu [Y 60'], Laurenţiu Roşu [Y 18' YR 54']
10/10/1998, Vaduz, Rheinparkstadion, 1840
European Championship Qualifying
LIECHTENSTEIN 0
SLOVAKIA 4 (Miroslav Sovič 3', Peter Dubovský 13', Robert Tomaschek 36', 62')
Liechtenstein Martin Oehry, Harry Zech, Christof Ritter, Thomas Hanselmann, Patrik Hefti
(Hansjörg Lingg 76'), Modestus Haasm, (Martin Stocklasa 33'), Rolf Oehri
(Jürgen Ospelt 46'), Daniel Hasler, Michael Stocklasa, Mario Frick,
Martin Telser
Slovakia: Alexander Vencel, Dusan Tittel, Stanislav Varga (Milan Timko 65'),
Marek pilár, Vladimír Kinder (Ivan Kozák 35'), Miroslav Sovič,
Peter Dubovský, Robert Tomaschek, Lubomir Moravčík, Jozef Majoro,
Martin Fabu (Tibor Jančula 62')
Referee: Vladimir Antonov (Moldova)
Coaches: Liechtenstein: Ralf Loose.
Slovakia: Jozef Jankech.
Cards: Liechtenstein: Mario Frick [Y], Patrik Hefti [Y]
Slovakia: None
10/10/1998, Baku, Tofik Bahramov, 7500
European Championship Qualifying
AZERBAIJAN 0
HUNGARY 4 (Pal Dárdai 59', Béla Illés 85' pen, István Pisont 88', Miklos Fehér 90')
Azerbaijan: Dmitri Kramarenko (Aleksander Zhidkov 59'), Deni Gaisumov, Emin Agaev,
Rasim Abushev, Aslan Kerimov, Arif Asadov (Ilkhan Mamedov 51'),
Vyacheslav Lychkin, Narvik Sirkhaev, Vidadi Rzayev, Elshan Gambarov
(Veli Kasumov 46'), Kurban Kurbanov.
Hungary: Gábor Király, József Sebők (Gyorgi Korsós 55'), Csaba Fehér, János Hrutka,
János Mátyus, Pal Dárdai, István Pisont, Béla Illés, Kristián Lisztes
(Tibor Dombi 75'), István Hamar, Ferenc Horváth (Miklos Fehér 6')
Referee: Stéphane Bre (France).
Coaches: Azerbaijan: Vagif Sadikov.
Hungary: Bertalan Bicskei
Cards: Azerbaijan: Vyacheslav Lychkin [Y, R 60']
Hungary: Csaba Fehér [Y], Tibor Dombi [Y], János Hrutka [Y]
Note: It is not known if the the red card of Vyacheslav Lychkin was a
straight red card or with a second yellow card.
10/10/1998, Ta'Qali, National Stadium, 2000
European Championship Qualifying
MALTA 1 (Hubert Suda 29' pen)
CROATIA 4 (Dario imić 54', Davor Vugrinec 67', 74', Davor uker 82')
Malta: Mario Muscat, Gilbert Agius (Ivan Zammit 54'), Jeffrey Chetcuti,
Michael Spiteri, Darren Debono, John Buttigieg, Carmel Busuttil,
David Camilleri, Hubert Suda (Noel Turner 57'), Joseph Brincat,
Antoine Zahra I (Paul Sixsmith 77')
Croatia: Draen Ladić, Dario imić (Mario Tokić 83'), Robert Jarni
(Mario Cvitanović 88'), Igor Tudor, Zvonimir Soldo, Danijel arić,
Aljoa Asanović, Silvio Marić, Davor uker, Zvonimir Boban, Jurica Vučko
(Davor Vugrinec 16').
Referee: Bohdan Benedik (Slovakia).
Coaches: Malta: Josif Ilić (Yugoslavia).
Croatia: Miroslav Blaević.
Cards: Malta: Michael Spiteri [Y 90']
Croatia: Davor uker [Y 10'], Zvonimir Soldo [Y 27'].
Note: Other sources report 14500 specatotrs and that Nicholas Saliba replaced
Hubert Suda at 57'.
10/10/1998, Sarajevo, Koevo, 20000
European Championship Qualifying
BOSNIA 1 (Marko Topić 87')
CZECH REPUBLIC 3 (Miroslav Baranek 12', Vladimír micer 58', Pavel Kuka 90')
Bosnia: Mirsad Dedić, Mirsad Varesanović, Sead Kapetanović, Muhamed Konjić,
Sead Katana, Mirsad Hibić, Edin Mujčin (Marko Topić 63'),
Sead Halilović, Sergej Barbarez, Hasan Salihamidić (Enes Demirović 65'),
Elvir Baljić (Bakir Beirević 71').
Czech Republic: Tomá Potulka, Radoslav Látal, Jan Suchopárek, Tomá Řepka, Tomá Votava,
Miroslav Baranek (Karel Rada 70'), Jiří Němec [c], Patrick Berger,
Vratislav Lokvenc (Pavel Kuka 79'), Vladimír micer (Radek Slončík 87'),
Radek Bejbl.
Referee: Domenico Messina (Italy).
Coaches: Bosnia: Demaludin Muović.
Czech Republic: Jozef Chovanec.
Cards: Bosnia: Sergej Barbarez [Y 13'], Enes Demirović [Y 78'],
Mirsad Hibić [Y 81'].
Czech Republic: Tomá Řepka [Y 4'], Miroslav Baranek [Y 20'],
Jiří Němec [Y 36'].
Note: Another source reports that Kenan Bečirović played instead of Halilović.
10/10/1998, Vilnius, algiris stadium, 1500
European Championship Qualifying
LITHUANIA 0
FAROE ISLANDS 0
Lithuania: Gintaras Staučė [c], Andrius Skerla, Saulius Mikalajūnas
(Rimantas vingilas 74'), Raimondas utautas, Virginijus Baltunikas,
Tomas virgdauskas, Gravydas Mikulėnas (Orestas Buitkus 46'),
Valdas Ivanauskas, Aidas Preikaitis, Aurelijus Skarbalius,
Edgaras Jankauskas.
Faroe Islands: Jakub Mikkelsen, Oli Johannesen, Jens Kristian Hansen, Pol Thorsteinsson,
Hans Frooei Hansen, Samal Jřnsen, Henning Jarnskor, Julian Johnsson,
Uni Arge Leiftur (Jakub Borg 88'), Todi Jonsson, John Petersen.
Referee: Charles Schaak (Luxembourg)
Coaches: Lithuania: Kestutis Latoza
Faroe Islands: Allan Simonsen (Denmark)
Cards: Lithuania: Raimondas utautas [Y 54'], Valdas Ivanauskas [Y 75'],
Andrius Skerla [Y 82']
Faroe Islands: Jens Kristian Hansen [Y 81']
10/10/1998, Edinburgh, Tynecastle Park, 16930
European Championship Qualifying
SCOTLAND 3 (Billy Dodds 70', 85', Sergei Hohlov-Simson 79' OG)
ESTONIA 2 (Sergei Hohlov-Simson 34', Maksim Smirnov 76')
Scotland: Jim Leighton, David Weir, Tom Boyd, Colin Calderwood (Simon Donnelly 56'),
Colin Hendry, Callum Davidson, Kevin Gallacher (Darren Jackson 17'),
Billy McKinlay, Ally McCoist (Billy Dodds 69'), Ian Durrant,
Allan Johnston.
Estonia: Mart Poom, Maksim Smirnov, Urmas Kirs, Sergei Hohlov-Simson, Meelis Rooba,
Viktor Alonen, Sergei Terehhov, Andres Oper, Marko Kristal, Martin Reim,
Indrek Zelinski (Kristen Viikmäe 88').
Referee: Joaquim Bento Marques (Portugal)
Coaches: Scotland: Craig Brown.
Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarsson (Iceland).
Cards: Scotland: Darren Jackson [Y], Billy Dodds [Y], Simon Donnelly [Y],
David Weir [Y]
Estonia: Viktor Alonen [Y], Urmas Kirs [Y], Meelis Rooba [Y],
Marko Kristal [R 88']
14/10/1998, Dublin, Lansdowne Road, 34500
European Championship Qualifying
IRELAND 5 (Robbie Keane 17', 19', Roy Keane 54', Niall Quinn 62', Gary Breen 82')
MALTA 0
Ireland: Shay Given, Jeff Kenna, Steve Staunton, Gary Breen, Kenny Cunningham,
Roy Keane [c], Jason McAteer (Lee Carsley 84'), Mark Kinsella, Niall Quinn
(Tony Cascarino 74'), Robbie Keane (Mark Kennedy 83'), Damien Duff
Malta: Reginald Cini, Paul Sixsmith (David Camilleri 77'), Jeffrey Chetcuti,
Michael Spiteri, Darren Debono, John Buttigieg, Noel Turner,
David Carabott, Hubert Suda (Gilbert Agius 66'), Joe Brincat,
Antoine Zahra I
(Ivan Zammit 70')
Referee: Roy Helge Olsen (Norway)
Coaches: Ireland: Mick McCarthy.
Malta: Jozef Ilic (Yugoslavia).
Cards: Ireland: None
Malta: Darren Debono [Y]
Note: Other sources did not report the substitution of Paul Sixsmith.
14/10/1998, Zagreb, Maksimir, 8541
European Championship Qualifying
CROATIA 3 (Davor uker 16', Zvonimir Boban 45', 70')
MACEDONIA 2 (Sasa Ciric 2', Djevded Sainovski 55')
Croatia: Draen Ladić, Dario imić, Robert Jarni, Igor timac, Zvonimir Soldo,
Igor Tudor, Aljoa Asanović (Danijel arić 62'), Mario Stanić
(Krunoslav Jurčić 79'), Davor uker, Zvonimir Boban, Silvio Marić.
Macedonia: Petar Milosevski, Goce Sedloski, Djevded Sainovski, Srdjan Zaharievski,
Igor Sasa Nikolovski (Milan Stojanovski 77'), Goran Stavrevski,
Toni Micevski (Vlatko Gosev 46'), Goran Lazarevski (Risto Bozinov 58'),
Artim Sakiri, Viktor Trenevski, Sasa Ciric.
Referee: Nikolai Levnikov (Russia).
Coaches: Croatia: Miroslav Blaević.
Macedonia: Gjoko Hadzijevski
Cards: Croatia: Igor timac [Y 33'], Aljoa Asanović [Y 44'], Igor Tudor [Y 59'],
Danijel arić [Y 75'], Krunoslav Jurčić [Y 82'].
Macedonia: Goran Lazarevski [Y 27']
14/10/1998, Budapest, Népstadion, 25000
European Championship Qualifying
HUNGARY 1 (János Hrutka 83')
ROMANIA 1 (Viorel Moldovan 50')
Hungary: Gábor Király, Csaba Fehér, János Hrutka, Vilmos Sebők, János Mátyus,
Gábor Egressy (Krisztián Lisztes 77'), István Pisont, Béla Illés [c],
Pál Dárdai, István Hamar (Nórbert Toth 69'), Miklós Fehér
(Ferenc Hámori 75').
Romania: Bogdan Stelea, Dan Petrescu, Liviu Ciobotariu, Gheorghe Popescu [c],
Iulian Filipescu, Florentin Petre (Denis Şerban 69'), Ioan Lupescu,
Constantin Gâlcă, Gheorghe Craioveanu (Cătălin Munteanu 75'),
Dorinel Munteanu, Viorel Moldovan (Adrian Mihalcea 80').
Referee: Kim Milton Nielsen (Denmark)
Coaches: Hungary: Bertalan Bicskei
Romania: Victor Piturcâ
Cards: Hungary: Vilmos Sebők [Y 49'], Ferenc Hámori [Y 87', YR 87'],
Pál Dárdai [Y 89'].
Romania: Gheorghe Popescu [Y 87'], Iulian Filipescu [Y 59' YR 90']
14/10/1998, Bratislava, Slovan, 22059
European Championship Qualifying
SLOVAKIA 0
PORTUGAL 3 (Joăo Manuel Vieira Pinto 17', 30', Abel Xavier 70')
Slovakia: Alexander Vencel, Marek pilár, Stanislav Varga, Robert Tomaschek,
Vladimír Kinder (Ivan Kozák 46'), Duan Tittel, Miroslav Sovič
(Atila Pinte 82'), Martin Fabu (Szilard Németh 57'), Jozef Majoro,
Peter Dubovský, Lubomir Moravčík.
Portugal: Vítor Baía, Abel Xavier, Dimas, Jorge Costa, Fernando Couto,
Paulo Bento, Figo (Nuno Capucho 89'), Joăo Manuel Vieira Pinto
(Sérgio Conceiçăo 46'), Sá Pinto, Rui Costa (Fernando Costa 67'),
Paulinho Santos.
Referee: Oguz Sarvan (Turkey).
Coaches: Slovakia: Jozef Jankech.
Portugal: Humberto Coelho.
Cards: Slovakia: Miroslav Sovič [Y], Stanislav Varga [Y], Duan Tittel [Y],
Lubomir Moravčík [Y], Robert Tomaschek [Y]
Portugal: Jorge Costa [Y]
14/10/1998, Vaduz, Rheinpark, 1450
European Championship Qualifying
LIECHTENSTEIN 2 (Mario Frick 48', Martin Telser 49')
AZERBAIJAN 1 (Kurban Kurbanov 59')
Liechtenstein: Peter Jehle, Harry Zech, Christof Ritter, Daniel Hasler, Martin Stocklasa,
Herbert Bicker (Jürgen Ospelt 67'), Hansjörg Lingg, Michael Stocklasa,
Thomas Beck (Marco Büchel 74'), Mario Frick, Martin Telser.
Azerbaijan: Aleksander Zhidkov, Deni Gaisumov, Aslan Kerimov, Ilgham Yadullayev,
Emin Agaev, Rasim Abushev (Rufat Guliyev 76'), Makhmud Kurbanov
(Nazim Suleymanov 25'), Vidadi Rzayev, Elshan Gambarov
(Ilkhan Mamedov 51'), Kurban Kurbanov, Narvik Sirkhaev.
Referee: Herbert Barr (Northern Ireland).
Coaches: Liechtenstein: Ralf Loose.
Azerbaijan: Vagif Sadikov.
Cards: Liechtenstein: none
Azerbaijan: Aleksander Zhidkov [Y], Ilgham Yadullayev [Y],
Rasim Abushev [Y].
Note: Harry Zech missed a penalty at 45'.
14/10/1998, Serravalle, 1218
European Championship Qualifying
SAN MARINO 1 (Andy Selva 81')
AUSTRIA 4 (Ivica Vastic 59', Christian Mayrleb 64', Martin Hiden 69',
Eduard Glieder 76')
San Marino: Frederico Gasperoni, Mirko Gennari, Mauro Marani, Simoni Bacchiocchi,
Mauro Valentini (Piero Della Valle 80'), William Guerra, Riccardo Muccioli,
Fabio Francini (Vittorio Valentini 69'), Andrea Ugolini
(Paolo Montagna 63'), Ivan Matteoni, Andy Selva
Austria: Franz Wohlfahrt, Peter Schöttel, Anton Pfeffer, Martin Hiden,
Andreas Heraf, Dietmar Kühbauer, Hannes Reinmayr (Christian Mayrleb 46'),
Arnold Wetl, Harald Cerny, Ivica Vastic (Peter Stöger 71'), Mario Haas
(Eduard Glieder 66').
Referee: Valery Onufer (Ukraine).
Coaches: San Marino: Gianpaolo Mazza.
Austria: Herbert Prohaska.
Cards: San Marino: Andrea Ugolini [Y 34'], Mauro Valentini [Y 66']
Austria: Andreas Heraf [Y 13'], Ivica Vastic [Y 65'].
Note: Attendance also reported as 872.
14/10/1998, Ramat-Gan, National Stadium, 42000
European Championship Qualifying
ISRAEL 1 (Alon Hazan 64')
SPAIN 2 (Fernando Hierro 66', Joseba Etxeberría 79')
Israel: Rafi Cohen, Alon Harazi, Arik Benado, Ran Ben-Shimon, Najuan Grayeb,
Alon Hazan (Tal Banin 76'), Walid Badir, Jan Talesnikov (Alon Mizrahi 59'),
Avi Nimni, Eyal Berkovich, Haim Revivo.
Spain: Santiago Cańizares, Michel Salgado, Fernando Hierro, Rafael Alkorta,
Agustin Aranzabal, Luis Enrique, Vicente Engonga, Bittor Alkiza,
Javier De Pedro (Joseba Etxeberría 74'), Kiko (Ismael Urzaiz 89'),
Raúl (Marcos Vales 90').
Referee: David Elleray (England)
Coaches: Israel: Shlomo Scharf
Spain: José Antonio Camacho
Cards: Israel: Alon Hazan [Y 50'], Alon Mizrahi [Y 79']
Spain: Vicente Engonga [Y 6'], Fernando Hierro [Y 12'],
Javier De Pedro [Y 19'], Kiko [Y 89']
14/10/1998, Burgas, Neftochimik, 12000
European Championship Qualifying
BULGARIA 0
SWEDEN 1 (Henrik Larsson 62')
Bulgaria: Zdravko Zdravkov, Ivailo Petkov, Zlatomir Zagorcic, Valentin Naidenov
(Georgi Ivanov 68'), Ivailo Yordanov, Zlatko Yankov, Rosen Kirilov
(Velian Parushev 17'), Hristo Stoichkov, Marian Hristov, Milen Petkov,
Ilian Iliev (Georgi Bachev 60').
Sweden: Magnus Hedman, Roland Nilsson, Patrik Andersson, Joachim Björklund,
Teddy Lucic (Gary Sundgren 74'), Stefan Schwarz, Hĺkan Mild, Johan Mjällby,
Fredrik Ljungberg, Henrik Larsson (Magnus Erlingmark 87'), Martin Ĺslund
(Jesper Blomqvist 70')
Referee: Bernd Heynemann (Germany).
Coaches: Bulgaria: Dimitar Dimitrov.
Sweden: Tommy Söderberg.
Cards: Bulgaria: Velian Parushev [Y 23'], Zlatomir Zagorcic [Y 53'].
Sweden: Martin Ĺslund [Y 17'], Teddy Lucic [Y 19']
Note: Other sources report Daniel Andersson instead of Patrik Andersson in
the Swedish line-up.
14/10/1998, Luxembourg, Stade Josy Barthel, 8200
European Championship Qualifying
LUXEMBOURG 0
ENGLAND 3 (Michael Owen 19', Alan Shearer 38' pen, Gareth Southgate 88')
Luxembourg: Paul Koch, Ralph Ferron, Nico Funck, Laurent Deville, Jeff Strasser,
Jeff Saibene, Danny Theis (Luc Holtz 60'), Frank Deville
(Christian Alverdi 87'), Marcel Christophe (Paolo Amodio 78'),
Manuel Cardoni, Patrick Posing.
England: David Seaman, Rio Ferdinand, Phil Neville, David Batty, Sol Campbell,
Gareth Southgate, David Beckham, Darren Anderton (Robert Lee 63'),
Alan Shearer [c], Paul Scholes (Ian Wright 77'), Michael Owen.
Referee: Sotirios Vorgias (Greece).
Coaches: Luxembourg: Paul Philipp.
England: Glenn Hoddle.
Cards: Luxembourg: Manuel Cardoni [Y].
England: David Beckham [Y].
Note: Danny Theis missed a penalty at 11'.
14/10/1998, Kyiv, Olympiyskiy, 14850
European Championship Qualifying
UKRAINE 2 (Serhiy Skachenko 31', Andriy Husin 80')
ARMENIA 0
Ukraine: Oleksander Shovkovsky, Oleh Luzhny, Yuri Dmytrulin, Oleksander Holovko,
Vladyslav Vashchuk, Serhiy Popov (Yuri Maksymov 75'), Serhiy Skachenko
(Serhiy Kovalyov 61'), Andriy Husin, Vitaly Kosovsky, Andriy Shevchenko
(Valery Kryventsov 80'), Serhiy Rebrov.
Armenia: Roman Berezovski, Yervand Sukiasyan, Vardan Khachatryan, Sargis Hovsepyan,
Yervand Krbashyan (Tigran Hovhannisyan 85'), Harutyun Vardanyan,
Artur Petrosyan, Artashes Adamyan, Eric Assadourian (Tigran Yesayan 73'),
Armen Shahgeldyan, Karapet Mikaelyan (Garnik Avalyan 65').
Referee: Marcel Lică (Romania).
Coaches: Ukraine: Jozsef Sabo.
Armenia: Suren Barsegyan.
Cards: Ukraine: None
Armenia: Sargis Hovsepyan [Y 23'], Yervand Sukiasyan [Y 30'].
14/10/1998, Saint-Denis, Stade de France, 75416
European Championship Qualifying
FRANCE 2 (Vincent Candela 54', Youri Djorkaeff 59')
ANDORRA 0
France: Bernard Lama, Vincent Candela, Frank Leboeuf, Laurent Blanc,
Bixente Lizarazu, Didier Deschamps, Zinedine Zidane, Youri Djorkaeff
(Alain Boghossian 82'), Tony Vairelles, David Trézéguet
(Nicolas Anelka 71'), Christophe Dugarry (Robert Pires 71')
Andorra: Jesús Luis Álvarez de Eulate 'Koldo', Francisco Javier Ramírez Palomo
(Juli Sánchez Soto 80'), José Manuel García Luena 'Txema',
Ángel Martín García, Antonio Lima Sola, Agusti Pol Pérez,
Oscar Sonejee Masand, Justo Ruíz González, Jesús Julián Lucendo Heredia
(Manolo Jiménez Soria 88'), Ildefons Lima Sola, Emiliano González Arquez.
Referee: Daniel Koren (Israel)
Coaches: France: Roger Lemerre.
Andorra: Manuel Miluir.
Cards: France: Tony Vairelles [Y 69'], Bixente Lizarazu [Y 83']
Andorra: Antonio Lima Sola [Y 26'],
Francisco Javier Ramírez Palomo [Y 51'].
14/10/1998, Reykjavík, Laugardalsvollur, 3345
European Championship Qualifying
ICELAND 1 (Iouri Kovtun 86' OG)
RUSSIA 0
Iceland: Birkir Kristinsson, Auđun Helgason, Hermann Hreiđarsson,
Sigurđur Jónsson [Y], Steinar Adolfsson, Lárus Orri Sigurđsson,
Helgi Kolviđsson (Stefán Ţór Ţórđarson 85'), Rúnar Kristinsson,
Arnar Gunnlaugsson, Ţórđur Guđjónsson (Helgi Sigurđsson 6'),
Ríkharđur Dađason
Russia: Stanislav Cherchesov, Iouri Kovtun, Evgueni Varlamov, Alexei Smertin,
Igor Yanovski, Igor Shalimov, Viktor Onopko [c], Valeri Karpin
(Dmitri Khokhlov 59'), Egor Titov, Alexandr Mostovoi, Andrei Tikhonov
(Alexei Igonin 12')
Referee: Rene Temmink (Netherlands)
Coaches: Iceland: Guđjón Ţórđarson
Russia: Anatoli Byshovets
Cards: Iceland: None
Russia: Alexandr Mostovoi [Y 87'], Alexei Smertin [Y 30' R 75']
14/10/1998, Chişinău, Republican, 5400
European Championship Qualifying
MOLDOVA 1 (Alexandru Guzun 6')
GERMANY 3 (Ulf Kirsten 19', 35', Oliver Bierhoff 38')
Moldova: Vasile Coşelev, Ion Testimiţanu, Serghei Stroenco, Oleg Fistican,
Serghei Epureanu, Vladimir Gaidamaşciuc, Alexandru Guzun, Igor Oprea,
Alexandru Curtianu (Alexandru Suharev 53'), Radu Rebeja, Serghei Cleşcenco.
Germany: Oliver Kahn, Jens Nowotny, Markus Babbel, Marco Rehmer, Carsten Ramelow,
Lars Ricken (Oliver Neuville 63'), Christian Nerlinger, Stefan Beinlich
(Dariusz Wosz 83'), Michael Tarnat, Oliver Bierhoff [c], Ulf Kirsten
(Carsten Jancker 73')
Referee: Juan Antonio Fernández Marín (Spain).
Coaches: Moldova: Ivan Danilianţ.
Germany: Erich Ribbeck
Cards: Moldova: Igor Oprea [Y 4' YR 84'], Serghei Cleşcenco [Y 12'],
Alexandru Guzun [Y 43'].
Germany: Stefan Beinlich [Y 17'], Christian Nerlinger [Y 51'],
Carsten Ramelow [Y 86']
14/10/1998, İstanbul, Ali Sami Yen, 20420
European Championship Qualifying
TURKEY 1 (Ogün Temizkanoğlu 74')
FINLAND 3 (Mika-Matti Paatelainen 5', Jonatan Johansson 51', Jari Litmanen 90+')
Turkey: Rüştü Reçber, Fatih Akyel, Ogün Temizkanoğlu, Alpay Özalan,
Abdullah Ercan, Tayfur Havutçu, Okan Buruk (Hami Mandıralı 46'),
Tugay Kerimoğlu (Mert Korkmaz 46'), Hakan Şükür, Sergen Yalçın
(Hasan Şaş 83'), Oktay Derelioğlu.
Finland: Antti Niemi, Harri Ylönen, Marko Tuomela, Sami Hyypiä, Tommi Kautonen,
Aki Riihilahti (Simo Valakari 76'), Juha Reini, Jari Ilola,
Mika-Matti Paatelainen (Joonas Kolkka 46'), Jari Litmanen [c],
Jonatan Johansson (Jarmo Saastamoinen 89')
Referee: Vaclav Krondl (Czech Republic)
Coaches: Turkey: Mustafa Denizli
Finland: Richard Mřller Nielsen (Denmark).
Cards: Turkey: Tayfur Havutçu [Y 43'], Abdullah Ercan [Y 44']
Finland: Tommi Kautonen [Y 28'], Juha Reini [Y 35'],
Joonas Kolkka [Y 73'], Marko Tuomela [Y 90'].
14/10/1998, Cardiff, Ninian Park, 11975
European Championship Qualifying
WALES 3 (John Robinson 14', Chris Coleman 53', Kit Symons 84')
BELARUS 2 (Sergei Gurenko 20', Valentin Belkevich 48')
Wales: Paul Jones, Robbie Savage, Kit Symons, Chris Coleman, John Robinson,
Andy Johnson, Darren Barnard, Mark Hughes [c], Mark Pembridge,
Nathan Blake, Dean Saunders.
Belarus: Andrei Satsunkevich, Andrei Lavrik, Erik Yakhimovich, Sergei Shtanyuk,
Andrei Ostrovski, Vyacheslav Gerashchenko (Maxim Romashchenko 88'),
Aleksandr Khatskevich, Vasili Baranov (Sergei Gerasimets 69'),
Sergei Gurenko, Valentin Belkevich, Vladimir Makovski (Petr Kachuro 72').
Referee: Lawrence Zammut (Malta).
Coaches: Wales: Bobby Gould (England).
Belarus: Mikhail Vergeyenko.
Cards: Wales: Darren Barnard [Y 63'].
Belarus: Sergei Gurenko [Y 41'], Aleksander Khatskevich [Y 55'],
Vyacheslav Gerashchenko [Y 66'].
14/10/1998, Zürich, Hardturm, 12500
European Championship Qualifying
SWITZERLAND 1 (Stephane Chapuisat 58')
DENMARK 1 (Ole Tobiason 90')
Switzerland: Andreas Hilfiker, Stephane Henchoz, Ciriaco Sforza, Johan Vogel,
Sebastien Jeanneret (Regis Rothenbühler 75'), David Sesa (Bernt Haas 89'),
Sebastien Fournier, Fabio Celestini, Raphaël Wicky, Stephane Chapuisat
Patrick Müller (Francesco Di Jorio 77')
Denmark: Mogens Krogh, Ole Tobiasen, Marc Rieper, Jes Hřgh, Jan Heintze,
Thomas Helveg, Brian Steen Nielsen, Per Frandsen (Sřren Colding 60'),
Sřren Frederiksen, (Ebbe Sand 61'), Martin Jřrgensen, Jon Dahl Tomasson
(Mikkel Beck 77') .
Referee: Miroslav Radoman (Yugoslavia)
Coaches: Switzerland: Gilbert Gress.
Denmark: Bo Johansson (Sweden)
Cards: Switzerland: Ciriaco Sforza [Y], Stephane Chapuisat [Y]
Denmark: Ole Tobiasen [Y], Brian Steen Nielsen [Y]
14/10/1998, Oslo, Ullevaal, 17770
European Championship Qualifying
NORWAY 2 (Kjetil Rekdal 82' pen, Henning Berg 88')
ALBANIA 2 (Alban Bushi 38', Igli Tare 52')
Norway: Frode Grodĺs, Alf-Inge Hĺland (Steffen Iversen 57'), Henning Berg,
Erik Hoftun, Stig Inge Bjřrnebye, Vegard Heggem, Roar Strand,
Kjetil Rekdal, Stĺle Solbakken (Sigurd Rushfeldt 90'), Jostein Flo
(Ole Gunnar Solskjćr 57'), Tore André Flo.
Albania: Foto Strakosha, Ilir Shulku, Altin Lala, Arian Xhumba, Altin Haxhi,
Alban Bushi (Mahir Halili 84'), Rudi Vata, Bledar Kola
(Edmond Dalipi 90'), Ervin Fakaj, Igli Tare, Altin Rraklli.
Referee: Gerd Grabher (Austria).
Coaches: Norway: Nils Johan Semb.
Albania: Astrit Hafizi.
Cards: Norway: Jostein Flo [Y 22']
Albania: Altin Rraklli [Y 47'], Altin Lala [Y 81'].
14/10/1998, Athinai, Olympiako 'Spyridon Louis', 15000
European Championship Qualifying
GREECE 3 (Nikos Machlas 12', Nikos Lymberopoulos 15', Marinos Ouzounidis 36')
GEORGIA 0
Greece: Ilias Atmatzidis, Nikos Dabizas, Dimitris Markos, Marinos Ouzounidis,
Ioannis Kalitzakis, Ilias Poursanidis, Theodoros Zagorakis,
Kostas Frantzeskos (Vassilis Tsartas 74'), Nikos Machlas
(Dimitris Mavrogenidis 82'), Nikos Lymberopoulos
(Stelios Jiannakopoulos 69'), Grigoris Georgatos.
Georgia: Nikoloz Togonidze, Kakha Kaladze, Levan Kobiashvili, Murtaz Shelia,
Gela Shekiladze, Mikhail Kavelashvili (Georgi Gakhokidze 59'),
Georgi Nemsadze, Gocha Jamarauli, Temur Ketsbaia, Georgi Kinkladze,
Shota Arveladze.
Referee: Atanas Ouzounov (Bulgaria)
Coaches: Greece: Anghel Iordănescu.
Georgia: Vladimir Gutsaev.
Cards: Greece: Dimitris Markos [Y]
Georgia: Kakha Kaladze [Y], Temur Ketsbaia [Y]
14/10/1998, Maribor, Ludski stadium, 6000
European Championship Qualifying
SLOVENIA 1 (Sao Udovič 86')
LATVIA 0
Slovenia: Marko Simeunovič, Robert Englaro, Mladen Rudonja, Darko Milanič,
Marinko Galič, Aleksander Knavs (Primoz Gliha 46'), Miran Pavlin,
Đoni Novak, Sao Udovič (Zeljko Milinovic 88'), Zlatko Zahovič,
Rudi Istenič (Milenko Ačimovič 65')
Latvia: Olegs Karavajevs, Viktors Lukasevics, Vitalijs Astafjevs
(Rolands Bulders 79'), Mihails Zemlinskis, Valentins Lobanovs,
Aleksejs Sarando, Valerijs Ivanovs (Vits Rimkus 87'), Imants Bleidelis
(Mihails Miholaps 51'), Marians Pahars, Aleksandrs Isakovs,
Andrejs Stolcers.
Referee: Karen Nalbandiyan (Armenia)
Coaches: Slovenia: Srečko Katanec.
Latvia: Revaz Dzodzuashvili (Georgia).
Cards: Slovenia: Marinko Galič [Y 1'], Rudi Istenič [Y 23']
Latvia: Vitalijs Astafjevs [Y 74']
14/10/1998, Vilnius, algiris, 1000
European Championship Qualifying
LITHUANIA 4 (Valdas Ivanauskas 10', 67', 75', Virginijus Baltunikas 90')
BOSNIA 2 (Muhamed Konjić 4', Elvir Baljić 68')
Lithuania: Gintaras Staučė [c], Andrius Skerla, Saulius Mikalajūnas
(Virginijus Baltunikas 87'), Raimondas utautas, Dainius Gleveckas,
Tomas virgdauskas, Deividas embereas, Valdas Ivanauskas,
Aidas Preikaitis, Aurelijus Skarbalius (Rimantas vingilas 62')
Edgaras Jankauskas (Tomas Danilevičius 79').
Bosnia: Mirsad Dedić, Mirsad Varesanović, Sead Kapetanović (Jasmin Mujda 80'),
Muhamed Konjić [c], Sead Katana (Marko Topić 75'), Edin Ramčić,
Edin Mujčin (Bakir Beirević 80'), Sead Halilović, Sergej Barbarez,
Hasan Salihamidić, Elvir Baljić.
Referee: Manfred Schüttengruber (Austria).
Coaches: Lithuania: Kestutis Letoza.
Bosnia: Demaludin Muović.
Cards: Lithuania: Edgaras Jankauskas [Y 8'], Raimondas utautas [Y 57'].
Bosnia: Edin Mujčin [Y 11'], Hasan Salihamidić [Y 46'],
Elvir Baljić [R 70'], Sergej Barbarez [Y 82'].
14/10/1998, Aberdeen, Pittodrie Stadium, 18517
European Championship Qualifying
SCOTLAND 2 (Craig Burley 21', Billy Dodds 44')
FAROE ISLANDS 1 (John Petersen 85' pen)
Scotland: Neil Sullivan, David Weir, Tom Boyd, Matt Elliott, Colin Hendry,
Callum Davidson, Billy McKinlay (Ian Durrant 46'), Craig Burley,
Simon Donnelly, Billy Dodds, Allan Johnston (Stephen Glass 80')
Faroe Islands: Jakub Mikkelsen, Oli Johannesen, Jens Kristian Hansen, Pal Thorsteinsson,
Hans Frodi Hansen, Todi Jonsson, Henning Jarnskor (John Hansen 80'),
Julian Johnsson, Uni Arge (Jakub Borg 69'), John Petersen, Samal Jřnsen
Referee: Costas Kapitanis (Cyprus)
Coaches: Scotland: Craig Brown
Faroe Islands: Allan Simonsen (Denmark).
Cards: Scotland: Matt Elliott [Y], Billy Dodds [Y]
Faroe Islands: Hans Frodi Hansen [Y], Henning Jarnskor [Y], Uni Arge [Y]
14/10/1998, Teplice, Stínadla, 13123
European Championship Qualifying
CZECH REPUBLIC 4 (Pavel Nedvěd 8', Patrick Berger 20', 38', Janek Meet 45' OG)
ESTONIA 1 (Argo Arbeiter 91')
Czech Republic: Tomá Potulka, Radoslav Látal, Jan Suchopárek, Pavel Nedvěd, Tomá Votava
(Karel Rada 53'), Tomá Řepka, Jiří Němec [c], Patrik Berger,
Vratislav Lokvenc (Pavel Kuka 61'), Vladimír micer, Radek Bejbl
(Martin Číek 80')
Estonia: Mart Poom, Maksim Smirnov (Argo Arbeiter 46'), Janek Meet,
Sergei Hohlov-Simson, Urmas Rooba, Viktor Alonen, Sergei Terehhov
(Ivan O'Konnel-Bronin 64'), Andres Oper, Kristen Viikmäe
(Raivo Nömmik 46'), Martin Reim, Indrek Zelinski
Referee: Eyjolfur Olafsson (Iceland)
Coaches: Czech Republic: Jozef Chovanec
Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarsson (Iceland).
Cards: Czech Republic: Tomá Votava [Y 31'], Jan Suchopárek [Y 67']
Estonia: Sergei Hohlov-Simson [Y 20'], Andres Oper [Y 46'],
Argo Arbeiter [Y 50']
10/11/1998, Bratislava, Slovan stadium, 1365
Friendly International
SLOVAKIA 1 (Tibor Jančula 57')
POLAND 3 (Piotr Reiss 56', Wojciech Kowalczyk 66', 75')
Slovakia: Miroslav König, Ivan Kozák, Stanislav Varga, Vladimír Leitner
(Milan Timko 76'), Miroslav Karhan (Marek pilár 20'),
Peter Dzúrik, Norbert Hrnčár, Robert Tomaschek, Tibor Jančula
(Atilla Pinte 76'), Marek Ujlaký (Igor Bali 59'), Josef Majoro
(Martin Fabu 89')
Poland: Bogusław Wyparło, Jacek Zieliński, Tomasz Łapiński, Kazimierz Węgrzyn,
Marek Koźmiński (Bogdan Zając 61'), Rafał Siadaczka (Jacek Krzynówek 85'),
Radosław Michalski, Sylwester Czereszewski (Mirosław Szymkowiak 76'),
Ryszard Czerwiec, Wojciech Kowalczyk (Bartosz Karwan 82'), Piotr Reiss
(Maciej Żurawski 69').
Referee: Manfred Schüttengruber (Austria)
Coaches: Slovakia: Radolsky.
Poland: Janusz Wójcik
Cards: None
18/11/1998, London, Wembley, 38535
Friendly International
ENGLAND 2 (Darren Anderton 22', Paul Merson 40')
CZECH REPUBLIC 0
England: Nigel Martyn, Martin Keown, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell [c],
Darren Anderton, David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Paul Merson (Lee Hendrie 76'),
Graeme Le Saux, Dion Dublin, Ian Wright (Robbie Fowler 70').
Czech Republic: Petr Kouba, Tomá Votava, Tomá Řepka, Jiří Novotný (Martin Kotůlek 46'),
Karel Poborský, Radek Bejbl, Jiří Němec [c] (Roman Vonáek 46'),
Patrik Berger, Radoslav Látal (Vratislav Lokvenc 46'), Pavel Kuka
(Radek Slončík 73'), Vladimír micer (Miroslav Baranek 46').
Referee: Urs Meier (Switzerland).
Coaches: England: Glenn Hoddle.
Czech Republic: Jozef Chovanec.
Cards: None.
18/11/1998, Tbilisi , Boris Paichadze, 20000
Friendly International
GEORGIA 3 (Michael Ashvetia 65', 85', David Janashia 72')
ESTONIA 1 (Argo Arbeiter 88')
Georgia: Iosif Grishikashvili (Georgi Lomaia 76'), Georgi Balashvili,
Vaja Tarkhnishvili (Zurab Popkhadze 64'), Givi Didava, Georgi Chikhradze
(Zviad Jeladze 72'), Georgi Revazishvili (Georgi Gudushauri 62'),
Georgi Kiknadze, Rati Aleksidze, Kakha Kvetenadze (Amiran Mujiri 56'),
David Janashia, Michael Ashvetia.
Estonia: Mart Poom, Janek Meet, Sergei Hohlov-Simson, Umas Kirs
(Erkko Saviauk 74'), Urmas Rooba, Viktor Alonen, Maksi Smirnov,
Anders Oper (Ivan O'Konnel-Bronin 85'), Marko Kristal (Teet Allas 73'),
Mark Svets (Kristen Viikmäe 80'), Indrek Zielinski (Argo Arbeiter 53').
Referee: Merab Malaguradze (Georgia).
Coaches: Georgia: Vladimir Gutsayev.
Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarson (Iceland).
Cards: Georgia: Zaza Janashia [Y 35'], Georgi Chikhradze [Y 37']
Estonia: Indrek Zielinski [Y 28'], Maksi Smirnov [Y 49']
18/11/1998, Gelsenkirchen, Parkstadion, 45000
Friendly International
GERMANY 1 (Olaf Marschall 52')
NETHERLANDS 1 (Michael Reiziger 22')
Germany: Oliver Kahn, Thomas Strunz (Dietmar Hamann 86'), Lothar Matthäus
(Carsten Ramelow 70'), Jens Nowotny (Marko Rehmer 46'), Christian Wörns,
Jörg Heinrich, Jens Jeremies, Mario Basler (Alexander Zickler 72'),
Andreas Möller, Oliver Bierhoff, Ulf Kirsten (Olaf Marschall 21').
Netherlands: Edwin van der Sar, Michael Reiziger (Kees van Wonderen 68'), Jaap Stam,
Frank de Boer, Marc van Hintum, Jeffrey Talan (Dries Boussatta 73'),
Clarence Seedorf, Philip Cocu, Marc Overmars (Peter van Vossen 81'),
Patrick Kluivert (Michael Mols 46'), Ruud van Nistelrooij.
Referee: Ryszard Wojcik (Poland)
Coaches: Germany: Erich Ribbeck.
Netherlands: Frank Rijkaard.
Cards: Germany: Andreas Möller [Y].
Netherlands: Dries Boussatta [Y].
18/11/1998, Budapest, Üllői út, 3000
Friendly International
HUNGARY 2 (Gyorgi Korsós 1', József Sebők 7')
SWITZERLAND 0
Hungary: Gábor Király, Gyorgi Korsós, Vilmos Sebők, János Hrutka, János Mátyus,
Pal Dárdai, István Pisont, József Somogyi, József Sebők
(Miklos Herczeg 76'), Miklos Fehér (Robert Waltner 87'), Gábor Egressy.
Switzerland: Andreas Hilfiker (Marco Pascolo 46'), Ciriaco Sforza (Johan Lonfat 46'),
Sebastien Jeanneret, Stéphane Henchoz, Johann Vogel
(Francesco Di Jorio 85'), Frédéric Chassot (Alexandre Rey 58'), David Sesa,
Raphaël Wicky, Ronny Hodel, Patrick Bühlmann, Stéphane Chapuisat
Referee: Karol Ihring (Slovakia)
Coaches: Hungary: Bicskei Bertalan
Switzerland: Gilbert Gress
Cards: Hungary: Gábor Király [Y], István Pisont [Y]
Switzerland: Ronny Bühlmann [Y]
18/11/1998, Salerno, Stadio Arechi, 17981
Friendly International
ITALY 2 (Filippo Inzaghi 14', 74')
SPAIN 2 (Francisco De Pedro 33', Raúl 82' pen)
Italy: Angelo Peruzzi, Christian Panucci (Moreno Torricelli 45'),
Fabio Cannavaro, Paolo Maldini [c], Guiseppe Favalli
(Gianluca Pessotto 60'), Diego Fuser (Enrico Chiesa 46'), Dino Baggio
(Damiano Tommasi 46'), Demetrio Albertini (Luigi Di Biagio 46'),
Eusebio Di Francesco, Francesco Totti, Filippo Inzaghi.
Spain: Santiago Cańizares (Toni Jiménez 83'), Michel Salgado, Marcelino,
Paco Jemez, Sergi, Joseba Etxeberría (Dani 46'), Vicente Engonga
(Ivén Helguera 46'), Bittor Alkiza (Juan Valeron 46'),
Francisco De Pedro (Agustin Aranzabal 63'), Raúl, Ismael Urzaiz
(Sánchez 79').
Referee: Fernand Meese (Belgium)
Coaches: Italy: Dino Zoff
Spain: José Antonio Camacho
Cards: Italy: none.
Spain: Marcelino [Y]
Note: Friendly for the victims of Sarno's earthquake.
18/11/1998, Luxembourg, Stade Josy Barthel, 3149
Friendly International
LUXEMBOURG 0
BELGIUM 0
Luxembourg: Paul Koch, Jean Vanek, Nico Funck (Ralph Ferron 78'), Marc Birsens,
Jeff Strasser, Jeff Saibene, Laurent Deville, Luc Holtz (Daniel Theis 85'),
Marcel Christophe (Paolo Amodio 46'), Manuel Cardoni
(Christian Alverdi 90'), Patrick Posing (Frank Deville 65')
Belgium: Ronald Gaspercic, Eric Deflandre (Tjörven De Brul 75'), Glen De Boeck,
Gordan Vidovic, Nico Van Kerckhoven (Davy Oyen 63'), Christiaan Janssens,
Philippe Clement, Sven Vermant, Robert Peeters (Mbo Mpenza 63'),
Johan Walem, Gert Claessens (Antonio Brogno 83')
Referee: Eugene Brazzale (France).
Coaches: Luxembourg:
Belgium: Georges Leekens.
Cards: None.
Note: Referee also reported as Stéphane Bré (France).
18/11/1998, Setúbal, 13000
Friendly International
PORTUGAL 2 (Fernando Couto 6', Simço Sabrosa 89')
ISRAEL 0
Portugal: Vítor Baía, Abel Xavier, Fernando Couto, Paulo Madeira, Paulinho Santos,
Sérgio Conceiçăo (Jorge Couto 66'), Paulo Bento, Rui Costa
(Pauleta 46'), Paulo Sousa (Dani 78'), Sá Pinto, Figo (Simço Sabrosa 46')
Israel: Nir Davidovich, Alon Harazi, Ran Ben-Shimon, Arik Benado, Amir Shelah,
Najuan Grayeb, Yossi Abuksis (Jan Talesnikov 64'), Tal Banin, Avi Nimni
(Yossi Benayoun 78'), Eyal Berkovich, Ronen Harazi (Ofer Shitrit 75')
Referee: Rolf Luinge (Netherlands)
Coaches: Portugal: Humberto Coelho
Israel: Shlomo Scharf
Cards: Portugal: None
Israel: Tal Banin [Y 69'].
18/11/1998, Tiranë, Qemal Stafa, 18670
European Championship Qualifying
ALBANIA 0
GREECE 0
Albania: Foto Strakosha, Ervin Fakaj, Ilir Shulku, Arian Xhumba, Rudi Vata [c],
Edmond Dalipi (Mahir Halili 50'), Altin Haxhi, Alban Bushi, Bledar Kola,
Altin Rraklli, Igli Tare.
Greece: Ilias Atmatzidis, Nikos Dabizas (Leonidas Vokolos 90'),
Dimitris Markos, Marinos Ouzounidis, Ioannis Kalitzakis,
Ilias Poursanidis, Theodoros Zagorakis, Kostas Frantzeskos
(Nikos Lymberopoulos 46'), Nikos Machlas, Grigoris Georgatos,
Demis Nikolaidis [c] (Kostas Konstantinidis 70')
Referee: Victor José Esquinas Torres (Spain).
Coaches: Albania: Astrit Hafizi.
Greece: Anghel Iordănescu (Romania).
Cards: Albania: Arian Xhumba [Y], Igli Tare [Y], Altin Haxhi [Y],
Ervin Fakaj [Y].
Greece: Marinos Ouzounidis [Y], Ilias Poursanidis [Y],
Nikos Dabizas [Y], Nikos Lymberopoulos [Y],
Kostas Konstantinidis [Y]
Note: A Greek source does not include the cards for Xhumba or Konstantinidis.
18/11/1998, Belfast, Windsor Park, 11137
European Championship Qualifying
NORTHERN IRELAND 2 (Iain Dowie 49', Neil Lennon 63')
MOLDOVA 2 (Vladimir Gaidamaşciuc 22', Ion Testimiţanu 56')
Northern Ireland: Alan Fettis, Peter Kennedy, Danny Griffin, Darren Patterson, Steve Morrow,
Neil Lennon, Steve Lomas [c], Keith Gillespie (Jon McCarthy 88'),
Keith Rowland (Phil Gray 77'), Michael Hughes, Iain Dowie.
Moldova: Serghei Dinov, Oleg Fistican, Radu Rebeja, Ion Testimiţanu
(Vitali Maevici 86'), Alexandru Guzun (Ghenadie Puşca 66'),
Serghei Stroenco, Alexandru Curtianu, Gheorghe Stratulat
(Alexandru Suharev 62'), Vladimir Gaidamaşciuc, Serghei Epureanu,
Serghei Cleşcenco.
Referee: Vladimír Hriňák (Slovakia).
Coaches: Northern Ireland: Lawrie McMenemy.
Moldova: Ivan Danilianţ.
Cards: Northern Ireland: Peter Kennedy [Y 90'].
Moldova: Gheorghe Stratulat [Y 24'], Alexandru Curtianu [Y 35' R 70'],
Radu Rebeja [Y 45'], Serghei Stroenco [Y 62'],
Serghei Dinov [Y 77'].
18/11/1998, Serravalle, 1000
European Championship Qualifying
SAN MARINO 0
CYPRUS 1 (Milenko Spoliaric 40')
San Marino: Frederico Gasperoni, Mirko Gennari, Mauro Valentini, William Guerra,
Vittoria Valentini, Mauro Marani, Riccardo Muccioli (Luciano Mularoni 83'),
Bryan Gasperoni, Ivan Matteoni (Fabio Francini 74'), Paolo Montagna
(Nicola Bacciocchi 67'), Andrea Ugolini
Cyprus: Nicos Panayiotou, Panayotis Engomitis, Andreas Sofocleous,
Marios Charalambous, G. Panayiotou, Charalambos Pittas,
Vassos Melanarkitis, Milenko Spoliaric, Sinisa Gogic (Ioannis Okkas 85'),
Constantinos Malekos (Yioannis Ioannou 72'), Aristos Agathocleous
(Michalis Constantinou 72')
Referee: John McDermott (Ireland)
Coaches: San Marino: Gianpaolo Mazza
Cyprus: Panikos Georghiou
Cards: San Marino: Mauro Valentini [Y], Bryan Gasperoni [Y], William Guerra [Y],
Riccardo Muccioli [Y], Mauro Marani [Y]
Cyprus: Sinisa Gogic [Y], Yioannis Ioannou [Y]
18/11/1998, Ta'Qali, National Stadium, 4000
European Championship Qualifying
MALTA 1 (Paul Sixsmith 69')
MACEDONIA 2 (Igor Sasa Nikolovski 49', Srdjan Zaharievski 63')
Malta: Mario Muscat, Paul Sixsmith, David Camilleri, Michael Spiteri,
Darren Debono, John Buttigieg, Carmel Busuttil, Nicholas Saliba
(Noel Turner 67'), Chucks Nwoko (David Carabott 54'), Joseph Brincat,
Michael Cutajar (Gilbert Agius 59')
Macedonia: Petar Milosevski, Dragan Veselinovski, Igor Sasa Nikolovski, Goce Sedloski,
Boban Babunski, Goran Stavrevski, Srdjan Zaharievski, Toni Micevski,
Risto Bozinov (Viktor Trenevski 65'), Djevded Sainovski, Artim Sakiri
Referee: Sergei Shmolik (Belarus)
Coaches: Malta: Jozef Ilic (Yugoslavia).
Macedonia: Gokica Hadzievski
Cards: Malta: Darren Debono [Y]
Macedonia: Goran Stavrevski [Y], Gosev [Y], Petar Milosevski [Y],
Trajcov [Y]
Note: Yellow cards for Gosev and Trajcov are reported, although both players
are not included in the line-ups.
18/11/1998, Beograd, Stadion Crvene zvezde, 28250
European Championship Qualifying
YUGOSLAVIA 1 (Predrag Mijatovic 64')
IRELAND 0
Yugoslavia: Ivica Kralj, Jovan Stankovic, Goran Djorovic, Slavisa Jokanovic,
Miroslav Djukic, Dejan Stankovic, Vladimir Jugovic (Nenad Grozdic 85'),
Predrag Mijatovic, Savo Milosevic (Ljubinko Drulovic 76'), Dragan Stojkovic
(Darko Kovacevic 46'), Sinisa Mihajlovic
Ireland: Shay Given, Denis Irwin, Steve Staunton, Gary Breen, Ken Cunningham,
Roy Keane [c], Jason McAteer (Keith O'Neill 80'), Mark Kinsella,
Niall Quinn (Tony Cascarino 72'), Alan McLoughlin (David Connolly 72'),
Damien Duff.
Referee: Karl Erik Nielson (Sweden)
Coaches: Yugoslavia: Milan Zivadinovic
Ireland: Mick McCarthy
Cards: Yugoslavia: Miroslav Djukic [Y], Slavisa Jokanovic [Y]
Ireland: None
21/11/1998, Abovyan, Kotaik, 1500
Friendly International
ARMENIA 2 (Karen Barsegyan 8', Karen Simonyan 17')
ESTONIA 1 (Indrek Zelinski 55')
Armenia: Harutyun Abrahamyan, Yervand Sukiasyan, Felix Khodzhoyan, Artur Mkrtchyan,
Karen Simonyan, Karen Barsegyan (Kolya Yepranosyan 61'), Vardan Minasyan
(Armen Shahgeldyan 46'), Artur Petrosyan (Henrik Badikyan 72'),
Armen Markosyan (Ara Hakobyan 66'), Tigran Yesayan (Haik Hakobyan 85'),
Karapet Mikaelyan (Arshak Amiryan 66').
Estonia: Toomas Tohver, Urmas Kirs, Sergei Hohlov-Simson, Erkko Saviauk
(Janek Meet 69'), Urmas Rooba, Andres Oper (Ivan O'Konnel-Bronin 66'),
Viktor Alonen (Raio Piiroja 85'), Maksi Smirnov (Kristen Viikmäe 36'),
Marko Kristal, Mark Svets (Indrek Zelinski 27'), Argo Arbeiter
(Teet Allas 73').
Referee: Karen Nalbandyan (Armenia).
Coaches: Armenia: Suren Barsegyan.
Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarson (Iceland).
Cards: Armenia: Artur Mkrtchyan [Y], Karapet Mikaelyan [Y].
Estonia: Erkko Saviauk [Y], Maksi Smirnov [Y]
28/11/1998, Gyandzha, Sahar, 3500
Friendly International
AZERBAIJAN 2 (Sheykhun Sultanov 81', Khagani Mamedov 87' pen)
ESTONIA 1 (Urmas Kirs 66')
Azerbaijan: Dzakhangir Gasanzade, Fizuli Mamedov, Rinat Abdashev, Musviq Gambarov
(Zaur Gashimov 75'), Adil Shukurov, Ilgham Yadullayev, Alim Kurbanov,
Khagani Mamedov, Ruslan Musayev, Elkhim Rakhmanov (Sheykhun Sultanov 67'),
Zaur Tagizade (Farrukh Ismaylov 71').
Estonia: Toomas Tohver, Janek Meet (Urmas Rooba 57'), Urmas Kirs, Erkko Saviauk,
Viktor Alonen, Andres Oper (Ivan O'Konnel-Bronin 28'), Kristen Viikmäe,
Maksi Smirnov, Marko Kristal, Mark Svets, Argo Arbeiter (Jan Öun 77').
Referee: Khagani Mamedov (Azerbaijan).
Coaches: Azerbaijan: Vagif Sadikov.
Estonia: Teitur Ţórđarson (Iceland).
Cards: Azerbaijan: Rinat Abdashev [Y], Elkhim Rakhmanov [Y], Adil Shukurov [Y].
Estonia: Urmas Kirs [Y], Erkko Saviauk [Y], Ivan O'Konnel-Bronin [Y]
23/12/1998, Ramat-Gan, National Stadium, 11000
Friendly International
ISRAEL 2 (Idan Tal 57', Yossi Abuksis 83')
YUGOSLAVIA 0
Israel: Nir Davidovich, Alon Harazi (Oren Zeituni 46'), Ran Ben-Shimon,
Arik Benado, Amir Shelah, Najuan Grayeb, Walid Badir (Yossi Benayoun 83'),
Eyal Berkovich (Idan Tal 46'), Avi Tikva (Yossi Abuksis 57'), Ronen Harazi
(Alon Mizrahi 46'), Haim Revivo (Nir Sevilia 83')
Yugoslavia: Ivica Kralj (Sasa Ilic 84'), Slobodan Komljenovic (Vinko Marinovic 84'),
Goran Bunjevcevic, Miroslav Savic, Jovan Stankovic (Pedrag Djorjevic 53'),
Dejan Savicevic (Sasa Kovacevic 53'), Dejan Stankovic (Jovan Gojkovic 77'),
Nenad Grozdic, Ljubinko Drulovic (Nikoslav Bjegovic 65'), Darko Kovacevic,
Savo Milosevic (Dragan Sarac 34')
Referee: Muhittin Bosat (Turkey)
Coaches: Israel: Shlomo Scharf
Yugoslavia: Milan Zivadinovic
Cards: Israel: Avi Tikva [Y]
Yugoslavia: Dejan Stankovic [Y], Jovan Stankovic [Y],
Darko Kovacevic [Y, YR 62']
Note: Other sources report a yellow card for Ronen Harazi instead of Avi Tikva.
It is not known if the the red card of Darko Kovacevic was a straight
red card or for a second yellow card.
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