Tuesday, September 10, 2013

2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA):Rockin' Robin And Super Mario, Respectively, Help Clockwork Orange, Azzurri Punch Tickets For Brazil

Two teams qualified for next year's World Cup Finals on Tuesday.

At Turin, Italy:

Giorgio Chiellini (51') and Mario Balotelli (PK-54') each delivered a goal three minutes apart early in the second half as Italy came from behind to overtake the visiting Czech Republic 2-1 to assure themselves of finishing atop the Group B standings and locked up their 14th consecutive World Cup finals appearance (and their 18th overall).

At Andorra la Vella, Andorra:

Robin Van Persie scored twice (49', 53') as the Netherlands clinched a berth in next year's finals in Brazil with a 2-0 road win over Andorra which locked up top spot in Group D.  For the Flying Dutchmen, it will be their 10th appearance overall, their third successive.

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