PORTERFIELD CELEBRATES SHOCK WIN
Massimo Marzocchi
Scotsman, UK
June 7 2007
ARMENIA stunned Group A leaders Poland with a 1-0 win in the Euro
2008 qualifier in Yerevan yesterday.
Ian Porterfield celebrated his return to the helm of the Armenian
side after Hamlet Mkhitaryan’s 66th-minute free-kick flew past Celtic
goalkeeper Artur Boruc. "It is a great day for Armenian football,"
said the 61-year-old Scot, recovering after his battle with intestinal
cancer.
Former Rangers striker Jonatan Johansson helped Finland claim a 2-0
victory over Belgium, while Ruslan Baltiyev salvaged a 1-1 draw for
Kazakhstan at home to Azerbaijan.
Israel closed the gap on Croatia and Russia at the top of England’s
Group E with a 2-0 win in Andorra. But leaders Croatia could not find
a way past Russia during the 0-0 draw in Zagreb, despite pounding
the visitors’ goal.
Northern Ireland lost the leadership of Group F to Sweden, who routed
Iceland 5-0. Spain ensured the Irish slipped to third place courtesy
of two David Villa strikes in Liechtenstein. Dennis Rommedahl scored
twice to inspire Denmark to victory in Latvia to keep Morten Olsen’s
men in contention in the same group.
Group D leaders Germany moved closer to a place at Euro 2008 with a
2-1 win over Slovakia, while
defending champions Greece extended their lead in Group C with a 2-1
win against Moldova.
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