World Cup 1998 : England defeats Tunisia 2-0
MARSEILLE, Jun. 15, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : England defeated Tunisia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup group stage game on Monday afternoon at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
England dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Alan Shearer in the 43rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Englishs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Scholes with one minute left in regular time.
The result put the English top of Group G with 3 points. In their next game, England will meet Romania at the Stade Vélodrome on June 22, while Tunisia will face Colombia.
Fixtures and Results : Group G
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 10 appearances (first in 1950)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Tunisia at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1978)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
England
2:0
Tunisia
2:0 (1:0)
- 15 June 1998
- 14:30
- Marseille
Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 3 |
 Colombia | 0 |
 Romania | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 |
Matches
- England 2-0 Tunisia
- Romania - Colombia 17:30
- Colombia - Tunisia 17:30
- Romania - England 21:00
- Romania - Tunisia 21:00
- Colombia - England 21:00
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