No surprises in Euro 2012 play-offs

The Republic of Ireland added to their 4-0 aggregate against Estonia to secure a place in Euro 2012 after 24 years, winning 5-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw at home.

Croatia went through 3-0 against Turkey on aggregate after a goalless draw on the night as did the Czech Republic 3-0 after a 1-0 victory over Montenegro.

Portugal scored 6 with a brace from skipper Ronaldo against Bosnia-Herzegovina’s 2

There were numerous International friendly matches played on Tuesday night:

- Slovenia 2 – 3 United States of America

- Ukraine 2 – 1 Austria

- Denmark 2 – 1 Finland

- Greece 1 – 3 Romania

- Poland 2 – 1 Hungary

- Germany 3 – 0 Netherlands

Fabio Capello’s plan to field eight new caps against Sweden ended in a 1-0 victory for the home team, their first against the Swedes in 43 years. Daniel Majstorovic was cedited with the own goal, which deflected into the net from a Gareth Barry header, in a match that never really rose to the ocassion, once again proving that England just do not the ability to score goals. I don’t know what Capello learned from this match as far as Euro 2012 goes, all it proved to me was that there are too few Englishmen playing Premier League Football.

- England 1 – 0 Sweden

– Staff reporter, SportsCentral