World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Yugoslavia beats Switzerland 2-1
BASEL, Sep. 1, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Yugoslavia defeated Switzerland by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Yugoslav third in Group 1 with 15 points. Switzerland is fourth with 11 points. In their next game, Yugoslavia will meet second-placed Slovenia on September 5, while Switzerland will face Luxembourg.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
Switzerland
1:2
Yugoslavia
1:2 (1:1)
- 1 September 2001
- 20:15
- Basel
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Russia | 17 |
 Slovenia | 16 |
| Yugoslavia | 15 |
| Switzerland | 11 |
 Faroe islands | 7 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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