World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Thailand defeats Sri Lanka 4-2
BEIRUT, May. 13, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Thailand defeated Sri Lanka by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Thai top of Group 5 with 3 points. In their next game, Thailand will meet Pakistan on May 15, while Sri Lanka will face Lebanon.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Thailand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Sri Lanka at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Thailand
4:2
Sri Lanka
4:2 (1:1)
- 13 May 2001
- 15:30
- Beirut
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 3 |
 Lebanon | 0 |
 Pakistan | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 |
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