World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Romania defeats Hungary 2-0
BUCAREST, Jun. 2, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Romania defeated Hungary by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Romanians second in Group 8 with 9 points. Hungary is third with 5 points. In their next game, Romania will meet Lithuania on June 6, while Hungary will face Georgia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Romania at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Romania
2:0
Hungary
2:0 (0:0)
- 2 June 2001
- 19:30
- Bucarest
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Italy | 13 |
| Romania | 9 |
| Hungary | 5 |
 Georgia | 3 |
 Lithuania | 1 |
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