World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Russia beats Yugoslavia 1-0
BELGRADE, Apr. 25, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Russia defeated Yugoslavia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Russians top of Group 1 with 13 points. Yugoslavia is fourth with 5 points. In their next game, Russia will meet Yugoslavia on June 2, while Yugoslavia will face Russia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
Russia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Yugoslavia
0:1
Russia
0:1 (0:0)
- 25 April 2001
- 16:00
- Belgrade
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Russia | 13 |
 Switzerland | 8 |
 Slovenia | 7 |
| Yugoslavia | 5 |
 Faroe islands | 4 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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