World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Norway defeats Wales 3-2
OSLO, Sep. 5, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Wales by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Norvegians fourth in Group 5 with 7 points. Wales is 5th with 6 points. In their last game, Norway will meet Armenia on October 6, while Wales will face Belarus.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1938)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Norway
3:2
Wales
3:2 (1:2)
- 5 September 2001
- 19:00
- Oslo
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Poland | 20 |
 Ukraine | 16 |
 Belarus | 12 |
| Norway | 7 |
| Wales | 6 |
 Armenia | 5 |
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