World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Bulgaria beats Northern Ireland 4-3
SOFIA, Mar. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 4-3 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Bulgarians second in Group 3 with 10 points. Northern Ireland is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet Northern Ireland on June 2, while Northern Ireland will face Bulgaria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1962)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1994)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Bulgaria
4:3
Northern Ireland
4:3 (0:0)
- 28 March 2001
- 17:00
- Sofia
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Czech republic | 10 |
| Bulgaria | 10 |
 Denmark | 8 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
 Iceland | 3 |
 Malta | 1 |
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