Italy and Holland qualify for 2014 World Cup

Italy and Netherlands have become the first two European countries to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

 

Goals from Giorgio Chiellini and Mario Balotelli,gave the Azurris the needed three points over Czech Republic,whom they defeated 2-1 in Turin.

 

Czech Republic coach Michal Bilek,resigned after the game following the loss last night to Italy as they have a little chance of making it to the World Cup.

 

With Italy guaranteed top spot,Bulgaria and Denmark are left fighting for the play-off spot in group B.

In group D of the European qualifiers,two goals from Manchester United striker,Robin Van Persie helped the Orange to a 2-0 win over Andorra.

 

The victory guaranteed them the top spot in the group,making them the second team to book their passage to Brazil from Europe.

 

Hungary moved into the play-off spot with a  5-1 victory over Estonia.

 

Meanwhile the trio of Belgium, Germany and Switzerland need just two points in their next games,to qualify for the World Cup.