World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Romania held to a 1-1 draw by Georgia but qualifies for next round
BUCHAREST, Oct. 6, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Romania tied 1-1 with Georgia (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night. Romania advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Georgia is eliminated.
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)
Georgia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Romania
1:1
Georgia
1:1 (0:0)
- 6 October 2001
- 21:45
- Bucharest
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Italy | 20 |
| Romania | 16 |
| Georgia | 10 |
 Hungary | 8 |
 Lithuania | 2 |
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