IT was bad news for Wanderers' international contingent, who were in action in Wednesday night's World Cup qualifiers.
Stelios' chances of making next summer's tournament are diminishing after European Champions Greece were beaten 1-0 at home by group leaders Ukraine.
Turkey's 6-0 victory over Kazakhstan pushed Greece into third place, eight points behind Ukraine with three games remaining.
Jussi Jaaskelainen was in action for Finland as they crashed to a 4-0 defeat against Holland in Helsinki.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, Dirk Kuijt, Phillip Cocu and Robin van Persie scored the goals, which put the Dutch top of Group One.
There was better news for young striker Ricardo Vaz Te, however, who helped his Portugal Under-20s side to a 1-0 victory over Mexico in the semi finals of the Toulon Tournament.
Portugal will take on France in Friday's final after the French overcame England on a penalty shootout.
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