Euro 2000 Qualifiers : Ireland beats Yugoslavia 2-1
Sep. 1, 1999 (AMP) — Belgium Netherland 2000 (Qualifiers) : Ireland defeated Yugoslavia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2000 UEFA European Championship on Wednesday.
The result put the Irish top of Group 8 with 12 points. Yugoslavia is third with 10 points. In their next game, Ireland will meet second-placed Croatia on September 4, while Yugoslavia will face Macedonia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Ireland at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1988)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Yugoslavia at the Euro
- 4 appearances (first in 1960)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1960, 1968) Fourth Place (1976)
Ireland
2:1
Yugoslavia
2:1 (0:0)
- 1 September 1999
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12 |
 Croatia | 11 |
| Yugoslavia | 10 |
 Macedonia | 7 |
 Malta | 0 |
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