Euro 2004 Qualifiers : Russia defeats Ireland 4-2
MOSCOW, Sep. 7, 2002 (AMP) — Portugal 2004 (Qualifiers) : Russia defeated Ireland by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2004 UEFA European Championship on Saturday.
The result put the Russians second in Group 10 with 3 points. In their next game, Russia will meet Albania on October 16, while Ireland will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 10
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Overview
Russia at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1996)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Ireland at the Euro
- 1 appearances (1988)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Russia
4:2
Ireland
4:2 (2:0)
- 7 September 2002
- Moscow
Group 10
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 3 |
| Russia | 3 |
 Albania | 0 |
| Ireland | 0 |
 Georgia | 0 |
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