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That's all from us!

An action-packed night with plenty of goals, a lot of VAR drama and late winners.

Until next time!

It could only be him.

FT: Belgium 4-3 Wales

Despite a remarkable turnaround to come back from three goals down, Wales are denied a point following a late winner from Kevin De Bruyne.

We can't keep up!

FT: Italy 2-0 Moldova

Luciano Spalletti's Italy tenure ends in a victory. A big win for the hosts!

GOAAAL! Could it be anybody else?

Kevin De Bruyne fires Belgium in front on 88 minutes! VAR won't rule that one out!

There will be plenty of added time.

Belgium 4-3 Wales

FT: Croatia 5-1 Czech Republic

Croatia storm to a victory on home soil. Despite a nervy moment early in the second half when the visitors found an equaliser, they soon got themselves back in front.

DRAMA IN BRUSSELS!

Romelu Lukaku thinks he's won it for Belgium after he drills home a cutback from Jérémy Doku.

There's a lengthy VAR check to determine whether the ball went out of play in the build-up to the goal and it's eventually ruled out!

Belgium 3-3 Wales

WHAT. A. COMEBACK.

WALES EQUALISE!

Drama in Brussels as Brennan Johnson heads the visitors back on level terms. Remarkable!

Belgium 3-3 Wales

Andrej Kramarić again!

That's five for Croatia against the Czech Republic! After a nervy start to the second half, Zlatko Dalić have regained complete control and are now cruising to a victory.

Croatia 5-1 Czech Republic

THAT'S FOUR!

Croatia just cannot stop scoring! Ante Budimir adds a fourth for the hosts.

Croatia 4-1 Czech Republic

GOAL! Croatia extend their lead!

The hosts capitalise on a loose ball in their own half and Ivan Perišić fires home from the edge of the area.

Croatia 3-1 Czech Republic

PENALTY!

Croatia have a penalty after the Czech Republic's Tomáš Holeš is penalised for a foul on Ante Budimir.

Luka Modrić steps up and puts the hosts back in front!

Croatia 2-1 Czech Republic

HELLO! WALES GET ANOTHER BACK!

Harry Wilson's cross is fired home by Sorba Thomas and the goal stands after a VAR check for offside. Huge moment!

Belgium 3-2 Wales

GOAAAL! Czech Republic level!

Tomáš Souček puts the hosts back on level terms!

Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic

KICK OFF!

Wales get the second half underway in Brussels.

Belgium 3-1 Wales

GOAAAL! Italy double their advantage!

Andrea Cambiaso finds the back of the net.

Italy 2-0 Moldova

Two of the games back underway!

Italy kick off the second half against Moldova, while Croatia are back in action against the Czech Republic.

HT: Belgium 3-1 Wales

Belgium comfortably lead but Wales seemingly not down and out just yet courtesy of the late penalty goal.

A huge second half coming up for Craig Bellamy's side.

PENALTY!

Goalkeeper Matz Sels concedes a penalty for a foul on Chris Mepham and Wales are handed a lifeline!

Harry Wilson steps up and pulls one back for the visitors right on the brink of halftime!

Belgium 3-1 Wales

Half time scores:

Italy 1-0 Moldova

Croatia 1-0 Czech Republic

GOAAL! Italy now also lead against Moldova after the visitors fail to clear their lines.

Giacomo Raspadori puts the hosts ahead.

Italy 1-0 Moldova

GOAL! Croatia take the lead.

Andrej Kramarić finally breaks the deadlock!

Croatia 1-0 Czech Republic

CLOSE!

Federico Dimarco almost puts Italy ahead but his strike can only find the side netting.

Italy 0-0 Moldova

An Italy debut for Fiorentina's Luca Ranieri this evening 🇮🇹

GOAL!

Belgium have their third! A quality finish from Jérémy Doku and Wales are in trouble in Brussels.

Belgium 3-0 Wales

Lukaku continues to shine for Belgium!

A quiet opening half an hour for Croatia...

The deadlock is yet to be broken in their meeting against the Czech Republic. They did have a goal ruled out by VAR earlier in the first half, but little else has happened so far.

Croatia 0-0 Czech Republic

CLOSE!

Wales nearly pull a goal back as David Brooks and Ben Davies are both denied by the goalkeeper.

GOAAAL!

Belgium grab a second in quick succession. Youri Tielemans fires home with a fierce strike in the middle of the penalty box.

Belgium 2-0 Wales

GOAL! Belgium lead!

The penalty is confirmed after a lengthy VAR check and Romelu Lukaku makes no mistake from the spot.

Belgium 1-0 Wales

PENALTY BELGIUM!

Wales' Brennan Johnson is penalised for a handball but a VAR check is in progress...

GOAL.... or is it?

It's almost the nightmare start for Italy as Moldova think they've taken the lead inside the opening 10 minutes through Ion Nicolaescu.

However, a VAR check rules the goal out for offside, but the warning signs are there for the hosts.

Italy 0-0 Moldova

KICK OFF!

The games are underway.

The teams are out and national anthems are underway.

Kick off shortly!

Good evening!

Join us over the next couple of hours for all the updates from tonight's World Cup qualifiers.

Wales face a tricky test away at Belgium, Luciano Spalletti takes charge of Italy for the final time against Moldova and Croatia host the Czech Republic.

Stay tuned!