World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Denmark and Northern Ireland tied at 1-1
COPENHAGEN, Sep. 1, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Denmark tied 1-1 with Northern Ireland (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Dane top of Group 3 with 16 points. Northern Ireland is 5th with 5 points. In their next game, Denmark will meet second-placed Bulgaria on September 5, while Northern Ireland will face Iceland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Denmark at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1986)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Denmark
1:1
Northern Ireland
1:1 (1:0)
- 1 September 2001
- 19:15
- Copenhagen
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 16 |
 Bulgaria | 14 |
 Czech republic | 14 |
 Iceland | 13 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 |
 Malta | 1 |
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