Liechtenstein v Albania
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Peter Jehle - 11' OG
Bekim Balaj - 71'
Albania top World Cup qualifying group after second win
Albania made it two wins from two in World Cup qualifying Group G with a 2-0 victory against Liechtenstein.
The visitors were gifted the opener when goalkeeper Peter Jehle juggled the ball over the line from Jahmir Hyka's header.
Albania made the game safe in the 71st minute when Bekim Balaj headed home an Elseid Hysaj corner at the back post.
They top the group after Italy played out a 1-1 draw with Spain.
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Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +23 | 20 |
| Poland | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| Finland | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 10 |
| Malta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -15 | 5 |
| Lithuania | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 3 |
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