Euro 2024 qualifying: Abat Aimbetov nets winner, gets sent off as Kazakhstan stun Denmark, Ronaldo hits brace
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Updated 26/03/2023 at 23:10 GMT
The celebrations are likely to be long and hearty in Astana after Kazakhstan pulled off a remarkable 3-2 win over Denmark in European Championship qualifying. The Danes probably thought they were home and dry after a pair of goals from Rasmus Hojlund had them in total command of the contest, but Kazakhstan did not give up and three goals in the final 17 minutes secured an unlikely three points.
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Kazakhstan pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Denmark 3-2 in Euro 2024 qualifying.
After losing their opening game to Slovenia, Kazakhstan were odds-on to suffer a second defeat as they trailed to a pair of first-half goals from Rasmus Hojlund.
If any fans left the Astana Arena early they would have a deep sense of regret as it all changed in the final 17 minutes.
Baktiyor Zaynutdinov converted from the spot after Jonas Wind was penalised for handball, but that was a mere taster as Askhat Tagybergen lashed home a stunning drive from 25 yards on 86 minutes to draw Kazakhstan level.
The home side were not done, as Abat Aimbetov headed home what proved to be the winner on 89 minutes to spark wild celebrations.
Aimbetov wheeled away in delight and took his top off in celebration, and it proved a costly decision as it earned him a caution. Minutes later, deep in injury time, he was shown a second yellow card for a flailing arm when challenging for the ball, and had to trudge off the field - albeit he and Kazakhstan had the last laugh by taking the three points.
Top spot in Group H belongs to Slovenia who eased to a 2-0 win over San Marino thanks to an effort from Benjamin Sesko and an own goal from Roberto Di Maio.
The Group H action was completed when Finland secured a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park thanks to an early goal from Benjamin Kallman.
Iceland bounced back from their loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina to get up and running in Group J with a 7-0 win at Liechtenstein. Aron Gunnarsson picked up the match ball with a hat-trick for his side.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive record against Luxembourg continued, as he took his tally against them to 11 goals from 11 games, and his 122nd in international football overall by grabbing a brace in Portugal’s 6-0 win.
It was not all good for Ronaldo, as he was handed a yellow card on 57 minutes for simulation
Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva, Otavio and Rafael Leao were also on target as Portugal went top of Group J.
Slovakia wrapped up the evening’s action Group J with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina thanks to goals from Robert Mak and Lukas Haraslin.
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