World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : England beats Georgia 2-0
LONDON, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Georgia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the English second in Group 2 with 12 points. Georgia is fourth with no points. In their next game, England will meet third-placed Poland on May 31, while Georgia will face Moldova.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 9 appearances (first in 1950)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Georgia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
England
2:0
Georgia
2:0 (1:0)
- 30 April 1997
- 20:00
- London
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Italy | 13 |
| England | 12 |
 Poland | 4 |
| Georgia | 0 |
 Moldova | 0 |
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