World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Ireland beats Iran 2-0
DUBLIN, Nov. 10, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Qualifiers) : Ireland defeated Iran by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in the first leg of a World Cup qualifier tie on Saturday night.
The second leg between Ireland and Iran will be played on Thursday November 15, 2001 (kick-off: 17:30) in Teheran.
Fixtures and Results : Playoff UEFA / AFC
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Iran at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1978)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Ireland
2:0
Iran
2:0 (1:0)
- 10 November 2001
- 18:00
- Dublin
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