World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Cyprus beats Israel 2-0
LIMASSOL, Nov. 10, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Cyprus defeated Israel by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.
The result put the Israelians second in Group 5 with 4 points. Cyprus is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, Israel will meet Luxembourg on December 15, while Cyprus will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Cyprus
2:0
Israel
2:0 (2:0)
- 10 November 1996
- 18:00
- Limassol
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Russia | 7 |
| Israel | 4 |
 Bulgaria | 3 |
| Cyprus | 3 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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