Brazil Marquinhos is seen during the match against Iran at the FIFA Futsal World Cup

Brazil Marquinhos is seen during the match against Iran at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, October 11 2008.

Germany edge Russia

Germany retained top spot in European Zone Group 4 after first-half goals from Lukas Podolski and Michael Ballack gave them a 2-1 win over Russia.

Members of the Peruvian national soccer team react after Bolivia’s Joquin Botero’s second goal

Members of the Peruvian national soccer team react after Bolivia's Joquin Botero's second goal during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match in La Paz, October 11, 2008. REUTERS/Gaston Brito (BOLIVIA)

Ukraine’s Dmytro Silchenko vies the ball with Italy’s Adriano Foglia at the FIFA Futsal World Cup

Ukraine's Dmytro Silchenko vies the ball with Italy's Adriano Foglia at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, October 11 2008.

Bolivia’s Joaquin Botero (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his first goal against Peru

Bolivia's Joaquin Botero (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his first goal against Peru during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match in La Paz, October 11, 2008. REUTERS/David Mercado (BOLIVIA)

Turkey comeback stuns Bosnia

Turkey fought back from a goal down to beat Bosnia 2-1 with two second half headers in FIFA World Cup European Qualifying Zone Group 5.

Sweden held by Portugal

Johan Elmander found himself cast in the role of villain as Sweden were held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal in European Zone Group 1.

Slovakia seal win in San Marino

Slovakia moved onto six points in Group 3 of European Zone qualification for South Africa 2010 after beating San Marino 3-1 away on Saturday.

Italians held in Sofia

Bulgaria held champions Italy to a combative 0-0 draw in a 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group Eight qualifier on Saturday.

Arthur Boka of Ivory Coast (R) jumps for the ball with Jean Randriamihaja of Madagascar

Arthur Boka of Ivory Coast (R) jumps for the ball with Jean Randriamihaja of Madagascar during their world and African Nations cup soccer match qualifier in Abidjan October 11, 2008. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (IVORY COAST)