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WCQ - UEFA Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Slovakia | 2 | +3 | 6 |
2 | Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | 3 |
3 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 3 |
4 | Luxembourg | 2 | -3 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dávid Hancko | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
David Strelec | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Martin Dúbravk.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Norbert Gyömbé.. | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
David Strelec | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Dávid Hancko | 0 | 1 | 1 |