World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Austria defeats Israel 2-1
VIENNE, Mar. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Austria defeated Israel by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Austrians second in Group 7 with 8 points. Israel is third with 6 points. In their next game, Austria will meet Liechtenstein on April 25, while Israel will face Liechtenstein.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Austria at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Austria
2:1
Israel
2:1 (0:0)
- 28 March 2001
- 19:30
- Vienne
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 10 |
| Austria | 8 |
| Israel | 6 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4 |
 Liechtenstein | 0 |
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