World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Denmark beats Bulgaria 2-0
SOFIA, Sep. 5, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Denmark defeated Bulgaria by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Dane top of Group 3 with 19 points. Bulgaria is third with 17 points. In their last game, Denmark will meet Iceland on October 6, while Bulgaria will face Czech republic.
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)
Denmark at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1986)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Bulgaria
0:2
Denmark
0:2 (0:0)
- 5 September 2001
- 19:00
- Sofia
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 19 |
 Czech republic | 17 |
| Bulgaria | 17 |
 Iceland | 13 |
 Northern Ireland | 5 |
 Malta | 1 |
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