In other European matches a single goal denied Wales a point in Germany, and 2 own-goals helped Russia win 3-0 in Finland. Greece suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Switzerland, while Turkey were held to a goalless draw in Estonia. Portugal fired blanks at home to 10-man Albania, while Spain came from behind to win 2-1 in Belgium. Serbia enjoyed a 3-1 win in Austria and a single goal gave the Dutch victory in Norway. Slovakia celebrated a 2-1 home win with 2 late goals against Poland, and Aquilani scored twice as Italy won by the same scoreline against Montenegro.
In Asia's final groups South Korea triumphed 4-1 over the UAE while North Korea lost 2-1 in Iran. Brett Emerton scored twice as Australia defeated Qatar 4-0, but Japan could only manage a 1-1 home draw against Uzbekistan.
In South America a late goal in Bolivia gave Uruguay a point after 2 goals from Marcelo Martins had given the hosts a 2 goal lead. A spirited home performance and a single goal gave Chile their first ever competitive win over Argentina while Brazil played out another goalless home draw as they failed against Colombia. Paraguay defeated Peru 1-0 and Venezuela enjoyed a 3-1 home victory over Ecuador coming from behind to score 3 goals in the 2nd half.
Among North American matches Guatemala lost 2-1 in Cuba, and the USA found Trinidad and Tobago too hot to handle as they were beaten by the same result. Mexico could only manage a 2-2 draw in Canada.