World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Germany beats Greece 4-2
ATHèNE, Mar. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (European Qualifiers) : Germany defeated Greece by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Germans top of Group 9 with 12 points. Greece is bottom with 3 points. In their next game, Germany will meet third-placed Finland on June 2, while Greece will face Albania.
Fixtures and Results : Group 9
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Overview
Greece at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Germany at the World Cup
- 3 titles (1954, 1974, 1990)
- 14 appearances (first in 1934)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Champions (1954, 1974, 1990) Runners-up (1966, 1982, 1986) Third Place (1934, 1970) Fourth Place (1958)
Greece
2:4
Germany
2:4 (0:0)
- 28 March 2001
- 20:30
- Athène
Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12 |
 England | 7 |
 Finland | 4 |
 Albania | 3 |
| Greece | 3 |
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