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World Cup Qualification - round 9

31.01.2023

Today we have the ninth round of the twenty-third Dugout-Online World Cup Qualification cycle. All the matches kick-off at 18:00 GMT.

World Cup Qualifying:

Group A

Positions: 1^st - Slovenia (17 points), 2^nd - South Africa (10 points), 3^rd - Greece (8 points), 4^th - Ireland (6 points), 5^th - Bangladesh (3 points)

Their latest win secured Slovenia's participation in the World Cup.

Ireland vs. Bangladesh

South Africa vs. Greece Greece

Group B

Positions: 1^st - Bulgaria (13 points), 2^nd - Serbia (12 points), 3^rd - Estonia (10 points), 4^th - India (7 points), 5^th - Colombia (2 points)

We have an interesting situation in Group B. The top two each have only one match left to play - Bulgaria will play today, while Serbia skip this round and play on Thursday. Both, Estonia and India can still catch the top two.

Colombia vs. Bulgaria

India vs. Estonia Estonia

Group C

Positions: 1^st - Austria (14 points), 2^nd - Albania (8 points), 3^rd - Bolivia (8 points), 4^th - Turkey (8 points), 5^th - Poland (5 points)

This group is still fairly close, and chances are Albania (the reigning World Champions) will not be defending their title.

Turkey vs. Albania Albania

Bolivia vs. Austria Austria

Group D

Positions: 1^st - United States of America (14 points), 2^nd - Malta (12 points), 3^rd - Canada (12 points), 4^th - Rep. of Montenegro (5 points), 5^th - Israel (1 point)

Unlike Malta and Canada, United States of America still have both qualification games left to play - one win, and their participation in the World Cup would be secured.

United States of America vs. Israel Israel

Rep. of Montenegro vs. Malta Malta

Group E

Positions: 1^st - Hungary (12 points), 2^nd - Latvia (9 points), 3^rd - Italy (9 points), 4^th - France (6 points), 5^th - Denmark (6 points)

Things are still pretty open in Group E. This is Hungary's last round, and they pretty much need a win in order to stay in a qualification position.

Italy vs. Hungary Hungary

Latvia vs. France France

Group F

Positions: 1^st - Netherlands (19 points), 2^nd - China (11 points), 3^rd - New Zealand (5 points), 4^th - Chile (4 points), 5^th - Czech republic (4 points)

The eighth round draw was plenty enough for Netherlands to secure their participation in the World Cup. After their eight round win China are almost there, they just need a point and they will qualify as well.

New Zealand vs. Chile Chile

Czech republic vs. China China

Group G

Positions: 1^st - Romania (14 points), 2^nd - Germany (8 points), 3^rd - Iceland (8 points), 4^th - Scotland (7 points), 5^th - England (6 points)

With their latest win, Romania secured their participation in the World Cup. While Germany and Iceland could both still catch them, the two play against each-other in the last round.

England vs. Iceland Iceland

Germany vs. Scotland

Group H

Positions: 1^st - Sweden (12 points), 2^nd - Australia (11 points), 3^rd - Japan (7 points), 4^th - Norway (6 points), 5^th - Peru (6 points)

Australia did a good job defeating Japan in the eighth round. Though they skip this round, no one can catch them today.

Norway vs. Peru Peru

Sweden vs. Japan Japan

Group I

Positions: 1^st - Brazil (10 points), 2^nd - Bosnia and Herzegovina (10 points), 3^rd - Russia (7 points), 4^th - Finland (7 points)

Brazil and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be going to the World Cup from Group I.

Group J

Positions: 1^st - Croatia (12 points), 2^nd - Thailand (10 points), 3^rd - Uruguay (9 points), 4^th - Venezuela (8 points), 5^th - Argentina (4 points)

No goals fell in the eighth round of Group J. Since they skip this round, Thailand are in trouble, and need to hope that results will again be lacklustre.

Croatia vs. Uruguay Uruguay

Venezuela vs. Argentina

Group K

Positions: 1^st - Belgium (12 points), 2^nd - Mexico (8 points), 3^rd - Spain (8 points), 4^th - Algeria (8 points), 5^th - Switzerland (6 points)

This group is still fairly open. Since Belgium play their last match today, they need a positive result. Spain skip this round, and will play their last game on Thursday.

Mexico vs. Belgium Belgium

Algeria vs. Switzerland

Group L

Positions: 1^st - South Korea (12 points), 2^nd - Moldova (12 points), 3^rd -Portugal (8 points), 4^th - Lithuania (6 points), 5^th - Slovakia (6 points)

Lithuania are the only team that can still catch the top two. But, their chances of accomplishing that, are minuscule.

South Korea vs. Moldova Moldova

Lithuania vs. Slovakia

World Cup Under-21 Qualifying:

Group A

Positions: 1^st - Bolivia (16 points), 2^nd - Ireland (12 points), 3^rd - Belgium (8 points), 4^th - Finland (7 points), 5^th - Colombia (3 points)

With their latest win, Bolivia (the reigning U21 World Champions) secured their participation in the 23^rd U21 World Cup.
Since Belgium drew, and since this is their last round, they will be staying at home this season. Finland are technically the only team that can still catch Ireland, it's just that their chances are not overly good.

Finland vs. Bolivia Bolivia

Ireland vs. Belgium Belgium

Group B

Positions: 1^st - Switzerland (21 points), 2^nd - United States of America (9 points), 3^rd - Netherlands (6 points), 4^th - Scotland (5 points), 5^th - Slovakia (3 points)

Switzerland will go to the 23^rd U21 World Cup. The second place is still undecided - though the eighth round win allowed United States of America to have a bit of a breathing room.

Netherlands vs. Switzerland

Slovakia vs. Scotland

Group C

Positions: 1^st - Brazil (13 points), 2^nd - Albania (13 points), 3^rd - Uruguay (5 points), 4^th - Canada (2 points)

Brazil and Albania will go to the U21 World Cup from Group C.

Brazil vs. Albania Albania

Canada vs. Uruguay Uruguay

Group D

Positions: 1^st - Portugal (15 points), 2^nd - Turkey (12 points), 3^rd - Mexico (10 points), 4^th - Australia (5 points), 5^th - Rep. of Montenegro (1 point)

With their latest win, Portugal secured their place in the 23^rd U21 World Cup. Turkey and Mexico are still fighting for the second position. But since each team only has one match left to play, Turkey definitely have the advantage.

Australia vs. Mexico Mexico

Rep. of Montenegro vs. Portugal

Group E

Positions: 1^st - Serbia (15 points), 2^nd - Venezuela (12 points), 3^rd - Slovenia (10 points), 4^th - Iceland (5 points), 5^th - Israel (1 point)

Excellent eighth round win for Slovenia. And since the top two only have one match left, Slovenia's chances of moving into top two are not that bad.

Israel vs. Serbia Serbia

Iceland vs. Slovenia

Group F

Positions: 1^st - Poland (10 points), 2^nd - Japan (10 points), 3^rd - Algeria (9 points), 4^th - Latvia (9 points), 5^th - Bosnia and Herzegovina (7 points)

The eight round games made the situation in Group F even closer. Since Poland skip this round, chances are excellent they will drop down the table. This is the last round for Algeria, and anything but a win will be a bad result.

Latvia vs. Algeria Algeria

Japan vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina BiH

Group G

Positions: 1^st - Croatia (12 points), 2^nd - Moldova (11 points), 3^rd - France (9 points), 4^th - Greece (6 points), 5^th - New Zealand (5 points)

Amazingly, with their eighth round win, Greece are back in the fight for a qualification position (though their chances are still negligible).

Croatia vs. Greece Greece

France vs. New Zealand

Group H

Positions: 1^st - Romania (16 points), 2^nd - South Korea (9 points), 3^rd - Chile (7 points), 4^th - Lithuania (6 points), 5^th - Peru (5 points)

Romania will be going to the U21 World Cup.
Pretty much the only team that benefitted from the two wight round draws was the one that didn't play it - South Korea remained second.

South Korea vs. Peru Peru

Lithuania vs. Romania Romania

Group I

Positions: 1^st - Estonia (18 points), 2^nd - Italy (11 points), 3^rd - Czech republic (9 points), 4^th - South Africa (6 points), 5^th - Austria (2 points)

Estonia will be going to the 23^rd U21 World Cup, but the second place is still in question. There are three teams still in the fight. And while it might seem South Africa are in a weak position, they are the only team (of the three) that will play both of the remaining games.

Estonia vs. Austria Austria

South Africa vs. Italy Italy

Group J

Positions: 1^st - Denmark (14 points), 2^nd - Bulgaria (12 points), 3^rd - Argentina (10 points), 4^th - China (9 points), 5^th - India (1 point)

India got their first point, and it was against Denmark. Instead of securing their position, Denmark are now in danger of losing it.
Of the four vying for the two qualification positions, Bulgaria are the only team with one match left to play.

Denmark vs. China China

Argentina vs. India India

Group K

Positions: 1^st - Spain (13 points), 2^nd - Germany (13 points), 3^rd - Norway (10 points), 4^th - Bangladesh (9 points), 5^th - Russia (1 point)

We saw two close matches in the eighth round, with Germany the only team that won. Since Norway play their last game today, and since Germany skip this round, things could change completely by Thursday night.

Spain vs. Norway Norway

Russia vs. Bangladesh

Group L

Positions: 1^st - Hungary (14 points), 2^nd - England (13 points), 3^rd - Thailand (10 points), 4^th - Sweden (6 points), 5^th - Malta (3 points)

The two away teams (Hungary and Thailand) won in the eighth round, resulting in a switch of positions. Since one of the teams that lost was Sweden, and since today is their last qualification round, they no longer have a chance of moving up into second place.

Thailand vs. England England

Malta vs. Sweden Sweden

World Cup Under-19 Qualifying:

Group A

Positions: 1^st - Iceland (11 points), 2^nd - China (10 points), 3^rd - Bosnia and Herzegovina (10 points), 4^th - Latvia (2 points)

While Bosnia and Herzegovina managed to defeat China in the last round, it was not by enough - Iceland and China will be going to the U19 World Cup from Group A.

Group B

Positions: 1^st - Croatia (14 points), 2^nd - Malta (12 points), 3^rd - Denmark (11 points), 4^th - Estonia (6 points), 5^th - Israel (0 points)

Nothing is clear in Group B yet. Tough, since Croatia and Denmark wach have only one qualification match left, Malta are (theoretically) in the best position.

Malta vs. Estonia Estonia

Israel vs. Denmark Denmark

Group C

Positions: 1^st - Brazil (16 points), 2^nd - Spain (10 points), 3^rd - Canada (8 points), 4^th - Thailand (7 points), 5^th - Bangladesh (4 points)

Brazil will be going to the 23^rd U19 World Cup, but the second place is still up for grabs - Spain defeated Canada in the eighth round, and moved up from fourth to second. Since today is Spain's last qualification round, they need a win in order to have a chance of staying second.

Brazil vs. Spain Spain

Canada vs. Bangladesh

Group D

Positions: 1^st - United States of America (18 points), 2^nd - Rep. of Montenegro (11 points), 3^rd - Lithuania (9 points), 4^th - Slovakia (8 points), 5^th - Peru (0 points)

United States of America will be going to the U19 World Cup from Group D.
Slovakia needed a win, but all they got was a draw. And since Rep. of Montenegro and Lithuania play against each-other today, there is no way for Slovakia to move higher than third.

United States of America vs. Peru Peru

Lithuania vs. Rep. of Montenegro

Group E

Positions: 1^st - France (16 points), 2^nd - Italy (14 points), 3^rd - Colombia (7 points), 4^th - New Zealand (4 points), 5^th - Mexico (4 points)

With their latest wins (4-0 and 0-3), France and Italy secured their place in this season's U19 World Cup.

France vs. Italy Italy

Colombia vs. Mexico Mexico

Group F

Positions: 1^st - Austria (13 points), 2^nd - Hungary (12 points), 3^rd - Australia (11 points), 4^th - Venezuela (6 points), 5^th - Moldova (4 points)

Playing with only ten players cost Austria dearly. And since they lost to Hungary, the result was also pretty bad for Australia (who skipped the eighth round). This is Austria's last qualification round, and another loss would pretty much doom them.

Hungary vs. Venezuela

Australia vs. Austria Austria

Group G

Positions: 1^st - Slovenia (21 points), 2^nd - India (10 points), 3^rd - Chile (7 points), 4^th - Netherlands (6 points), 5^th - Uruguay (3 points)

Slovenia will be going to the U19 World Cup, and the second place could be decided tonight. This is India's last qualification match, and since they play against Chile, a win would mean India will be joining Slovenia at this season's U19 World Cup. But if they don't, things will become interesting for the middle three teams.

Chile vs. India India

Netherlands vs. Uruguay Uruguay

Group H

Positions: 1^st - Romania (15 points), 2^nd - Switzerland (10 points), 3^rd - Albania (9 points), 4^th - South Africa (5 points), 5^th - South Korea (4 points)

The two eight round draws (0-0 and 1-1) were a good result for Switzerland (the reigning U19 World Champions), as they remained in second.
South Africa needed a win in order to still have a chance of catching the second. Unfortunately, all they got was a draw, and the one point was not enough for them to remain in the competition (even if they win today, the best they can do is keep the fourth place).

Albania vs. South Korea

Switzerland vs. South Africa

Group I

Positions: 1^st - Poland (21 points), 2^nd - Ireland (13 points), 3^rd - Belgium (7 points), 4^th - Russia (4 points), 5^th - Greece (1 point)

Poland will be going to the U19 World Cup.
This is Belgium's last qualification round, and all they need to ensure they'll be going to the U19 World Cup, is get a positive result.

Belgium vs. Ireland Ireland

Russia vs. Greece Greece

Group J

Positions: 1^st - Portugal (19 points), 2^nd - Algeria (13 points), 3^rd - Japan (8 points), 4^th - Finland (2 points), 5^th - Bulgaria (2 points)

Portugal will be going to the U19 World Cup, and the second place could be decided tonight.

Finland vs. Bulgaria

Japan vs. Algeria Algeria

Group K

Positions: 1^st - Norway (15 points), 2^nd - Bolivia (11 points), 3^rd - Sweden (10 points), 4^th - Scotland (5 points), 5^th - Czech republic (4 points)

Bolivia had an unfortunate eighth round game. They needed a win against Sweden, but what they got was a loss. Now Bolivia are in trouble. This is their last match, and they need to win in order to have a chance.

Norway vs. Bolivia Bolivia

Sweden vs. Czech republic

Group L

Positions: 1^st - England (12 points), 2^nd - Germany (12 points), 3^rd - Turkey (11 points), 4^th - Serbia (7 points), 5^th - Argentina (1 point)

With two draws (2-2 and 1-1) in the eighth round, things are still fairly open in Group L. Germany and Turkey each only have one game left to play, while England and Serbia still have two.

Argentina vs. Turkey Turkey

England vs. Serbia Serbia

World Cup Under-17 Qualifying:

Group A

Positions: 1^st - Croatia (18 points), 2^nd - Romania (16 points), 3^rd - Slovakia (7 points), 4^th - Bulgaria (3 points), 5^th - Thailand (3 points)

Croatia and Romania have enough of a lead that they ensured, they will be going to the 23^rd U17 World Cup.

Romania vs. Croatia Croatia

Bulgaria vs. Slovakia

Group B

Positions: 1^st - Denmark (16 points), 2^nd - Venezuela (7 points), 3^rd - Moldova (6 point), 4^th - Uruguay (4 points)

We had an interesting last round in Group B. While we've known for a while that Denmark will be going to the U17 World Cup, the second place was still up for grabs. Venezuela and Moldova played against one another, and their game ended in a draw. Since that was the prerequisite for Uruguay to have a chance, the second match between them and Denmark was also important. But, since Uruguay lost, the one point was plenty enough for Venezuela to stay second.

Group C

Positions: 1^st - Switzerland (15 points), 2^nd - Chile (13 points), 3^rd - Canada (8 points), 4^th - India (7 points), 5^th - Bangladesh (2 points)

Switzerland and Chile will be going to the U17 World Cup from Group C.

Chile vs. Switzerland

Bangladesh vs. Canada Canada

Group D

Positions: 1^st - Algeria (16 points), 2^nd - Colombia (9 points), 3^rd - Hungary (7 points), 4^th - Austria (6 points), 5^th - Iceland (6 points)

Their eighth round win ensured Algeria will be going to the U17 World Cup. The second place is still fairly open, only Iceland have no chance of moving up there.

Colombia vs. Austria Austria

Hungary vs. Algeria Algeria

Group E

Positions: 1^st - Serbia (15 points), 2^nd - Turkey (15 points), 3^rd - Greece (9 points), 4^th - Germany (6 points), 5^th - Russia (3 points)

Greece are the only team remaining that still have a chance of catching up with the top two - just not a good one.

Serbia vs. Greece Greece

Turkey vs. Russia Russia

Group F

Positions: 1^st - Spain (14 points), 2^nd - Bolivia (8 points), 3^rd - Israel (8 points), 4^th - Japan (7 points), 5^th - Malta (5 points)

Even though they didn't play in the eighth round, things went well for Spain, and they officially became the first team to qualify for the 23^rd U17 World Cup from Group F. Israel are the first team to lose against Malta. An unfortunate result for them, since they needed a win to keep in front of Bolivia. Bolivia are the only one of the three (Bolivia, Israel, and Japan) that will play both remaining qualification matches.

Spain vs. Japan Japan

Bolivia vs. Malta Malta

Group G

Positions: 1^st - Sweden (15 points), 2^nd - South Africa (11 points), 3^rd - Australia (10 points), 4^th - South Korea (2 points), 5^th - Czech republic (2 points)

With their latest win, Sweden ensured their participation in the U17 World Cup. South Africa, even though they are currently second, are in danger of losing their qualification spot. They drew against Australia, and since this is their last game, Australia have a chance of catching them.

Australia vs. Czech republic

South Korea vs. South Africa

Group H

Positions: 1^st - Norway (14 points), 2^nd - New Zealand (11 points), 3^rd - Scotland (8 points), 4^th - Finland (7 points), 5^th - United States of America (3 points)

Finland and United States of America no longer have a chance of catching the top two.

New Zealand vs. United States of America USA

Norway vs. Scotland

Group I

Positions: 1^st - Lithuania (19 points), 2^nd - England (12 points), 3^rd - Estonia (7 points), 4^th - Argentina (6 points), 5^th - Ireland (3 points)

Lithuania's excellent victory against England (the reigning U17 World Champions), ensured they will be going to the U17 World Cup this season. The Estonians were supremely unlucky in their eighth round match, losing to Argentina. While Estonia still have a chance of moving up into second, it's not a terribly good one.
Argentina and Ireland have no chance of catching up to the top two, and will be staying at home this season.

England vs. Estonia Estonia

Ireland vs. Lithuania

Group J

Positions: 1^st - Bosnia and Herzegovina (18 points), 2^nd - Mexico (10 points), 3^rd - China (9 points), 4^th - France (5 points), 5^th - Rep. of Montenegro (4 point)

Their last win ensured Bosnia and Herzegovina will be going to the U17 World Cup.
France and Rep. of Montenegro no longer have any chance of catching up with the top two.

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. China China

Mexico vs. Rep. of Montenegro

Group K

Positions: 1^st - Slovenia (16 points), 2^nd - Poland (15 points), 3^rd - Latvia (9 points), 4^th - Netherlands (7 points), 5^th - Italy (0 points)

Netherlands lost their last chance for catching up with the top two - their game against Slovenia ended with 0-1. That game ensured Slovenia will be going to the 23^rd U17 World Cup.
This is Italy's last match. Can they get at least a point and finish this season on a positive note?

Latvia vs. Netherlands

Poland vs. Italy Italy

Group L

Positions: 1^st - Brazil (19 points), 2^nd - Portugal (13 points), 3^rd - Belgium (7 points), 4^th - Albania (3 points), 5^th - Peru (2 points)

Brazil will go to the U17 World Cup and we could get the decision of who the second team will be today. This is Portugal's last qualification match. If they get a positive result, they will be the ones going to the U17 World Cup. But if they lose, they'll need to wait and see what Belgium can do against Peru in the last round.

Belgium vs. Portugal

Albania vs. Peru Peru

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