Stefan Johansen fears that Norway’s Euro 2016 hopes may be over after last night’s 0-0 draw at home to Azerbaijan.
The draw leaves Norway in third place behind Croatia and Italy with their next match away to fourth placed Bulgaria on September 3.
“I’m cursed, it will not happen,” the Celtic midfielder said after the match about qualification. “It’s too bad, we had a fantastic opportunity. Failing irritates me.”
The top of the group clash between Croatia and Italy was played behind closed doors after racist chants by Croatian fans in the match against Norway in March.
Last night’s match created further controversy with a swastika symbol cut into the grass!.
This morning Tomislav Pacak of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) said: “This is sabotage and a felony. We expect police to identify the perpetrators. This is a disgrace not just for the HNS but for the whole of Croatia.
Bulgaria won 1-0 away to Malta last night with Alexandar Tonev an unused substitute.
Result of the night was probably Wales 1-0 home win over Belgium that takes Chris Coleman’s side five points clear of third placed Israel in Group B.
Jason Denayer made his competitive debut but a first half goal from Gareth Bale settled the match with Adam Matthews an unused substitute for the Welsh.
Nir Bitton was substituted after 80 minutes of Israel’s 3-1 defeat away to Bosnia.
The top two in each of the nine groups will join France with five third placed teams also making it through to the finals.
