Confederations Cup 2003 : France beats Japan 2-1
SAINT-ETIENNE, Jun. 20, 2003 (AMP) — France 2003 : France defeated Japan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Friday night.
The result put the French top of Group A with 6 points. Japan is second with 3 points. In their last game, France will meet New Zealand on June 22, while Japan will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
France at the Confederations Cup
- 1 title (2001)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2001)
- Statistics: Champions (2001)
Japan at the Confederations Cup
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2001)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2001)
France
2:1
Japan
2:1 (1:0)
- 20 June 2003
- 21:00
- Saint-Etienne
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| France | 6 |
| Japan | 3 |
 Colombia | 3 |
 New Zealand | 0 |
Matches
Confederations Cup History
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