Briefcase 1 Spain scored eight goals past Liechtenstein2 Wales and Italy also eased through against Moldova and Israel respectively3 Kosovo drew their first ever FIFA competitive match 1-1 against FinlandSpain put eight goals past Liechtenstein. But the most significant goal in Monday's nine World Cup qualifiers in Europe came from a Kosovo player only given permission to make his debut for football's newest country hours before taking to the field in Finland. "We should not forget this is a qualifier for the World Cup and that we should continue the rhythm of our play. GROUP GFormer world champions Spain and Italy breezed through their opening qualifiers as they chase the only automatic qualification spot from the group. GROUP DGareth Bale set Wales on the path to reaching its first World Cup since 1958 with a double strike and an assist in a 4-0 victory over Moldova.

Source: India Today September 06, 2016 07:30 UTC