World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Belgium defeats Latvia 3-1
BRUSSELS, Jun. 2, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Latvia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Belgians top of Group 6 with 11 points. Latvia is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet San Marino on June 6, while Latvia will face Croatia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 10 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Latvia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Belgium
3:1
Latvia
3:1 (0:0)
- 2 June 2001
- 19:00
- Brussels
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 11 |
 Scotland | 11 |
 Croatia | 5 |
| Latvia | 4 |
 San Marino | 1 |
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