World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Netherlands and Ireland play out 2-2 draw
AMSTERDAM, Sep. 2, 2000 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands tied 2-2 with Ireland (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result left both teams tied in the third place of Group 2 with one point. In their next game, Ireland will meet third-placed Portugal on October 7, while the Netherlands will face Cyprus.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978) Fourth Place (1998)
Ireland at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1990)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Netherlands
2:2
Ireland
2:2 (0:0)
- 2 September 2000
- 19:30
- Amsterdam
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Cyprus | 3 |
 Estonia | 3 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
 Portugal | 0 |
 Andorra | 0 |
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