Mikael Forssell scored from the penalty spot in the second half to give Finland a 1-0 win over Azerbaijan in Group 4 of the European qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup on Saturday.
The Hanover striker converted in the 62nd minute to give the Finns four points after two games, the same as Germany who lead the group going into a later game against Russia in Dortmund.
Finland had drawn their opening qualifying game 3-3 with Germany last month.
In Group 9, Scotland were held to a goalless draw by Norway at Hampden Park.
The result leaves Scotland top of the group but with just four points from their first three games. Group favourites Netherlands were playing Iceland later in the evening.
A total of 27 matches were taking place across Europe on Saturday.
Shares fell 2.1 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on general recession fears. South Korea's won dropped against the dollar.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
Amelie Mauresmo fell victim to a leg injury after less than half an hour on court Friday to hand over a 4-0 victory which put French compatriot Marion Bartoli into the final of the Brisbane International.
Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire won five prizes Thursday night at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.