World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Solomon Islands defeats Vanuatu 7-2
AUCKLAND, Jun. 8, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Oceania Qualifiers) : The Solomon Islands defeated Vanuatu by a big score of 7-2 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Solomon Islander top of Group 2 with 6 points. Vanuatu is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, the Solomon Islands will meet second-placed New Zealand on June 11, while Vanuatu will face New Zealand.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Vanuatu at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Solomon Islands at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Vanuatu
2:7
Solomon Islands
2:7 (1:1)
- 8 June 2001
- 12:30
- Auckland
Group 2
Team | Pts |
---|---|
Solomon Islands | 6 |
New Zealand | 3 |
Tahiti | 3 |
Vanuatu | 3 |
Cook islands | 0 |
Matches
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