Scotland 0-2 Belgium
Belgium took a step forward for a berth in Brazil with a win at Scotland.
Steven Defour scored in the 38th minute to give Belgium a 1-0 lead.
Kevin Mirallas then made it 2-0 in the 89th minute, freeing himself from his marker before powering his shot into the net.
The result kept Belgium atop Group A, five points ahead of Croatia with two matches remaining. Scotland prop up the group with five points.
Belgium can clinch automatic qualification with a win or draw at Croatia on Oct. 11.
Serbia 1-1 Croatia
The result was a draw, however Serbia were eliminated from contention.
Mario Mandzukic opened the scoring for Croatia in the 53rd minute, only for
Aleksandar Mitrovic to equalise 13 minutes later. Serbia's Nemanja Matic was sent off in the 75th minute, and Croatia's Josip Simunic followed five minutes later.
Croatia must beat Belgium at home next month to have a chance at winning the group.
Macedonia 2-1 Wales
Ivan Trickovski put Macedonia ahead in the 20th minute, but
Aaron Ramsey leveled for Wales from the penalty spot six minutes before the break.
Aleksandar Trajkovski grabbed the winner 10 minutes from time.
Surprisingly Gareth Bale, the world's most expensive player, remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes.
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