Two goals from Randall Kolo Mouani helped 10-man France beat Belgium 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League in Brussels.
Captain Aurelien Chouamine was sent off for a second yellow card with 15 minutes to go, but Didier Deschamps’ side held on in the closing stages to strengthen their position in second place in Group A2.
Youri Tillmans missed an early penalty for Belgium, but after Kolo Mouani responded by grabbing his opener, Lois Openda ensured the hosts ended the first half on level terms.
Kolo Muani pulled France back with a powerful header shortly after the break and late drama involving Chouameni failed to spoil the visitors’ night.
France held on in Brussels despite recent pressure from Belgium
Leaders of group A2 Italy 4-1 lead in the quarter finals Israel in Udine.
Matteo Retegui put the Azzurri ahead from the penalty spot just before half-time, and captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in the second half for Davide Frattesi after Israel had pulled one back when Mohamed Abou Fani headed home from a corner.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo, left, celebrates after scoring for Italy
Jamie Lewelling enjoyed a debut to be remembered as Germany withstood a late rally Netherlands to complete a 1-0 win in Munich and extend their unbeaten start at the top of Group A3.
The Stuttgart striker thought he was off to a dream start only to see his effort disallowed for offside in the second minute, but made up for it by scoring the game’s only goal midway through the second period.
The visitors were unable to find the back of the net in the first period but improved after the break and Xavi Simmons and Donyel Mullen had great chances in the closing stages to grab a barely deserved point.
Dominik Shobosla scored two goals in the same group Hungary 2-0 win Bosnia in Zenica.
Leaders of group B4 Turkey strengthened their grip on top spot with a strong second-half performance to sink Iceland 4-2 in Reykjavik.
Goals from Irfan Kahveci, Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu, all after the hour mark, saw the hosts take the lead through Orri Oscarsson’s 9th-minute strike before Andri Gudjonsen made it 2-2.
Harry Wilson became the first Welshman to score in three consecutive games for his country since Gareth Bale when the Fulham man netted his side’s only goal. 1-0 home win over Montenegro Cardiff.
Leaders of group B1 Georgia won 1-0 at home Albania Thanks to a 48th-minute effort from Christian Aslani, however, the second-placed Czech Republic could not take full advantage as they held Ukraine 1-1 in Wroclaw.
Slovakia Extended their unbeaten run at the top of Group C1 with a 3-1 win Azerbaijanand Sebastian Nanas finished second twice Sweden won 3-0 Estonia.
