World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Japan beats North Korea 2-1
Feb. 9, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (Asian Qualifiers) : Japan defeated North Korea by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Japanese top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Japan will meet second-placed Iran on March 25, while North Korea will face Bahrain.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Japan at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1998)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Japan
2:1
North Korea
2:1 (1:0)
- 9 February 2005
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3 |
 Bahrain | 1 |
 Iran | 1 |
| North Korea | 0 |
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