World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Iraq defeats Nepal 4-2
ALMATY, Apr. 23, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Nepal by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Monday night.
The result put the Iraqi top of Group 6 with 13 points. Nepal is third with 3 points. In their last game, Iraq will meet second-placed Kazakhstan on April 25, while Nepal will face Macau.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Nepal at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Iraq
4:2
Nepal
4:2 (3:1)
- 23 April 2001
- 18:00
- Almaty
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 13 |
 Kazakhstan | 13 |
| Nepal | 3 |
 Macau | 0 |
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