World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Morocco beats Algeria 2-1
ALGIERS, May. 4, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (African Qualifiers) : Morocco defeated Algeria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Moroccans top of Group C with 12 points. Algeria is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Morocco will meet third-placed Egypt on June 30, while Algeria will face Namibia.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Algeria at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1982)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Morocco at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1970)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Algeria
1:2
Morocco
1:2 (1:1)
- 4 May 2001
- 17:00
- Algiers
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 12 |
 Senegal | 9 |
 Egypt | 6 |
| Algeria | 4 |
 Namibia | 2 |
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