World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Germany beats Ukraine 2-0
BREMEN, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Ukraine by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Ukrainians top of Group 9 with 12 points. Germany is second with 11 points. In their next game, Ukraine will meet Armenia on May 7, while Germany will face Ukraine.
Fixtures and Results : Group 9
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Overview
Germany at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
- 13 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
Ukraine at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Germany
2:0
Ukraine
2:0 (0:0)
- 30 April 1997
- 19:30
- Bremen
Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 12 |
| Germany | 11 |
 Portugal | 9 |
 Northern Ireland | 7 |
 Armenia | 4 |
 Albania | 1 |
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