Euro 2000 Qualifiers : Russia beats France 3-2
Jun. 5, 1999 (AMP) — Belgium Netherland 2000 (Qualifiers) : Russia defeated France by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 2000 UEFA European Championship on Saturday.
The result put the French third in Group 4 with 11 points. Russia is fourth with 9 points. In their next game, France will meet Andorra on June 9, while Russia will face Iceland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
France at the Euro
- 1 title (1984)
- 4 appearances (first in 1960)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1984) Fourth Place (1960)
Russia at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1996)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
France
2:3
Russia
2:3 (1:0)
- 5 June 1999
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ukraine | 14 |
 Iceland | 12 |
| France | 11 |
| Russia | 9 |
 Armenia | 4 |
 Andorra | 0 |
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