Iceland and Serbia validate for Russia 2018
- Iceland kick Kosovo to turn smallest republic to strech a World Cup
- Serbia see of Georgia to secure their spot
- European organisation theatre concludes tomorrow
Iceland and Serbia have combined their names to their list of Russia 2018 participants after subordinate directly from Groups we and D respectively in Europe.
The Icelanders’ attainment is quite important as they have competent for their first-ever FIFA World Cup™ and will turn a slightest populous republic to contest during a tellurian finals.
QUALIFIED!
Congratulations, Iceland!
The smallest republic ever to strech a #WorldCup! See we in Russia! #WCQ pic.twitter.com/Xy1ysyLdpA— #WCQ âš½ï¸ (@FIFAWorldCup) October 9, 2017
They cumulative that place in story with a bold though entirely deserved 2-0 win over Kosovo in Reykjavik, rounding off a noted debate that has seen them corner out a likes of Croatia, Ukraine and Turkey. Star male Gylfi Sigurdsson scored one and laid on another for Johann Gudmundsson as Heimir Hallgrimsson’s conspicuous side kicked off a large celebration in a Icelandic capital.
Serbia, meanwhile, lapse for a initial time given 2010 carrying finished forward of Republic of Ireland and Wales in Group D. Slavoljub Muslin’s side done certain of their place with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Georgia, with Aleksandar Prijovic’s unique idea settling a Belgrade crowd’s nerves with 16 mins remaining.
QUALIFIED!
Congratulations, Serbia!
Back during a #WorldCup for a initial time given 2010! See we in Russia! #WCQ pic.twitter.com/aZxMsMDhoI— #WCQ âš½ï¸ (@FIFAWorldCup) October 9, 2017
Iceland and Serbia are a sixth and seventh teams to emerge jubilant from a European preliminaries, and follow in a footsteps of Belgium, England, Spain, Germany and Poland. Hosts Russia’s appearance is also guaranteed, as is that of Brazil, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Costa Rica and Egypt.
Article source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=10/news=iceland-and-serbia-qualify-for-russia-2018-2912473.html