Sweden beat Finland to secure play-off spot while group winners Netherlands comfortably beat Moldova.
Sweden secure play-off spot, Netherlands beat Moldova
Sweden guaranteed second spot in Group E and therefore a Euro 2012 play-off place with a 2-1 win away at Finland while group winners Netherlands nudged past Moldova 1-0.
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson gave Erik Hamren's men the perfect start when he slotted them in front after just eight minutes.
Blackburn defender Martin Olsson doubled Sweden's advantage seven minutes into the second half.
Finland midfielder Joona Toivio halved the deficit with 17 minutes left but Sweden held on to ensure a precious play-off place ahead of Hungary
The Netherlands had already secured their place at next year's finals so there was little to play for when they hosted Moldova.
Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar got the only goal for Bert van Marwijk's men after 41 minutes at the De Kuip Stadion.
The narrow win ensures the 2010 World Cup runners-up finished with a 100% record in qualifying and will certainly be among the contenders at the finals next summer.
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