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Belgium first to qualify for Euro 2020

Friday, 11 October 2019 11:12

Belgium have become the first team to qualify for Euro 2020.

They demolished San Marino 9-0 as Romelu Lukaku scored a brace.

Meanwhile Northern Ireland's hopes of making to the tournament are in jeopardy after they lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in a thrilling match.

The result means the Dutch move to the top of the group in front of Germany and Northern Ireland on goal difference.

Elsewhere Russia beat Scotland 4-0, Croatia got the better of Hungary 3-0 and Wales played out a tight draw with Slovakia.

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