World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Russia and Slovenia play out 1-1 draw
MOSCOW, Mar. 24, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Russia tied 1-1 with Slovenia (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Russians top of Group 1 with 7 points. Slovenia is second with 6 points. In their next game, Russia will meet the Faroe islands on March 28, while Slovenia will face Yugoslavia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Russia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Slovenia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Russia
1:1
Slovenia
1:1 (0:0)
- 24 March 2001
- 18:00
- Moscow
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Russia | 7 |
| Slovenia | 6 |
 Switzerland | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 4 |
 Yugoslavia | 3 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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