UEFA Nations League Monday: Wins For Azzurri, Poland, Romania, Scotland

Group-stage play in the UEFA Nations League continued on Monday with eight games.

LEAGUE A:

Group One:

At Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina:

Kamil Grosicki scored the winning goal in the 67th minute as Poland knocked off Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 on the road.

At Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Nicolo Barella's goal (45'+1) carried Italy past the Netherlands 1-0 on the road.

Group One Standings:

1. Italy (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)

2. Netherlands (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)

3. Poland (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)

4. Bosnia and Herzegovina (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  The Netherlands took all three points by defeating Poland 1-0 at home on September 4.

LEAGUE B:

Group One:

At Klagenfurt, Austria:

Alexandru Maxim scored the winning goal in the 70th minute as Romania defeated Austria 3-2 on the road.

At Belfast, Northern Ireland:

Erling Haarland (7', 58') and Alexander Sorloth (19', 47') each scored twice (once in each half) as Norway demolished hosts Northern Ireland 5-1.

Group One Standings:

1. Romania (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)

2. Austria (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 3)

3. Norway (GP: 2; GD: +3; PTS: 3)

4. Northern Ireland (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  Austria defeated Norway 2-1 on the road on September 4.

Group Two:

At Olomouc, Czech Republic:

Ryan Christie scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute with his successfully-converted penalty kick as Scotland knocked off the Czech Republic 2-1 on the road.

At Netanya, Israel:

Ilay Elmkies' stoppage-time equalizer (90'+1) lifted Israel to a 1-1 home draw with Slovakia.

Michal Duris scored for the guests at 14 minutes.

Group Two Standings:

1. Scotland (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)

2. Czech Republic (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)

3. Israel (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)

4. Slovakia (GP: 2; GD: -2; PTS: 1)

LEAGUE C:

Group Four:

At Almaty, Kazakhstan:

Vitali Lisakovich scored the winning goal for Belarus in the 86th minute as the White Wings knocked off Kazakhstan 2-1 on the road.

At Tirane, Albania:

Donatas Kazlauskas scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute as Lithuania defeated Albania 1-0 on the road.

Group Four Standings:

1. Kazakhstan (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)

2. Albania (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 3)

3. Belarus (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)

4. Lithuania (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 3)