Basel, Switzerland(GenevaLunch) – Switzerland qualified for the finals of the 2010 World Cup by finishing top of their group after achieving a 0-0 draw against Israel. Their task was made easier when Yadin was sent off for two yellow cards, leaving the Swiss with an extra man for the final half hour. Overall the game was mediocre but the result was sufficient for automatic qualification. The other European teams to qualify are Denmark, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands. And Turkey beat Armenia 2-0 in a match that followed the signing of agreements designed to normalize diplomatic and business relations between the two countries.

Another eight teams will compete for the other four European places, the draw for the playoffs will be made in Zurich on Monday 19 October and the games will be played in November. The contestants will be Portugal, Greece, Slovenia, Russia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ukraine, France and the Republic of  Ireland.

In the South American group Argentina scraped into the finals with a 0-1 victory over Uruguay. Diego Maradona’s team left it late, scoring in the 84th minute.

Links: Fifa

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