Euro 2012 qualifying Group D wrap: Home sides triumph

It was a night for the home teams as both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania strengthened their Euro 2012 qualification campaigns with wins.

While France top the Group D table with 12 points, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania and Belarus all maintain hope of reaching the tournament’s finals in Poland and the Ukraine.Albania has not qualified for a major tournament since 1964, but have given themselves a good chance of breaking the drought after edging Belarus 1-0 in Tirana.Rapid Vienna striker Hamdi Salihi struck the match-winning goal in the 62nd minute after good build-up work from Altin Lala, with the victory keeping Albania in third and just goal difference from their second-placed opponents.Bosnia-Herzegovina remain in touch with Belarus and Albania following a come-from-behind 2-1 victory against Romania that keeps them a point in arrears.Stuttgart forward Ciprian Marica handed the visitors a 29th-minute lead in Zenica, but Vedad Ibisevic equalised 18 minutes after the break.With the game edging towards a 1-1 draw, Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko struck in the 83rd minute to hand his side all three points.The winners have the upper hand in the qualification race, having played one game less than fellow aspirants Albania and Belarus.