International round-up
Published on 05 september 09, 00:00
Netherlands
On Saturday afternoon, David Mendes da Silva played for the Netherlands as they beat Japan 3-0 in an international friendly in Enschede. The AZ midfielder was handed a start and replaced by was Demy de Zeeuw after 64 minutes. Stijn Schaars did not leave the bench. The Netherlandss final group game against Scotland is scheduled to take place at Hampden Park on Wednesday
Belgium
Belgium were hammered 5-0 against Spain in a World Cup qualifying match. Moussa Dembélé played the full 90 minutes. Maarten Martens was a substitute not used. Belgium face Armenia in a World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday.
Australia
Brett Holman was also in action. He lined up for Australia as they were beaten 3-1 by South Korea in Seoul in an international friendly. The AZ midfielder was taken off after an hours play.
Estonia
AZ defender Ragnar Klavan played 75 minutes of Estonias 4-2 defeat in Turkey in a World Cup qualifying match. Estonia will make the trip to face Spain in a World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday.
Sweden
AZ midfielder Rasmus Elm played the full 90 minutes of Swedens 1-2 victory against Hungary in a World Cup qualifying match on Saturday. Sweden will now meet Malta in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Finland
Niklas Moisander was part of the Finland squad that enjoyed a 1-2 win in Azerbaijan in a World Cup qualifying match. The AZ defender played the entire match. Finland will now face Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
Argentina
Argentina suffered a 1-3 home defeat against arch rivals Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night. Argentinas third-choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero watched the game from the stands. Argentina will face a trip to Paraguay on Wednesday.
Mexico registered a 0-3 win over Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre had dropped AZ defender Héctor Moreno from the squad. Mexico will welcome Honduras on Wednesday.