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World Cup Qualifying: Kazakhstan 1 – 1 Armenia

Armenia drew with Kazakhstan in the final match of the 2018 World Cup qualifying round. Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan got himself on the scoresheet with a delightful chip on the 26th minute, but Bayurzhan Turysbek struck a 62nd minute equaliser.

Elsewhere in Group E, Poland ensured their place at the World Cup with a nervy 4-2 win against Montenegro.

Poland went ahead early on with a goal from Krzysztof Maczynski in the sixth minute and Kamil Grosicki doubled the lead shortly afterwards.

But a remarkable comeback saw Stefan Mugosa and Nikola Vukcevic hit back before Robert Lewandowski struck and a Filip Stojkovic own goal made sure of all three points.

Denmark took their place in the playoffs after a 1-1 draw against Romaniaensured they finished second on 20 points.

Christian Eriksen continued his fine form with a penalty and, shortly after, Cristian Ganea was handed a second yellow card. But Ciprian Deac struck with an 88th minute leveller.

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