World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Portugal draw 2-2 with Netherlands
PORTO, Mar. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Portugal tied 2-2 with the Netherlands (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Portuguese second in Group 2 with 11 points. The Netherlands is third with 8 points. In their next game, Portugal will meet group leaders Ireland on June 2, while the Netherlands will face Cyprus.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1966)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966)
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)
Portugal
2:2
Netherlands
2:2 (0:0)
- 28 March 2001
- 20:00
- Porto
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ireland | 11 |
| Portugal | 11 |
| Netherlands | 8 |
 Cyprus | 7 |
 Estonia | 7 |
 Andorra | 0 |
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