World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : North Korea defeats Yemen 2-1
PYONGYANG, Oct. 13, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Yemen by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Koreans top of Group 5 with 11 points. Yemen is third with 4 points. In their last game, North Korea will meet second-placed the United Arab Emirates on November 17, while Yemen will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 5
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Yemen at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
North Korea
2:1
Yemen
2:1 (1:0)
- 13 October 2004
- 15:30
- Pyongyang
Second Round Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| North Korea | 11 |
 United Arab Emirates | 7 |
| Yemen | 4 |
 Thailand | 3 |
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