World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Libya defeats Benin 4-1
Sep. 3, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (African Qualifiers) : Libya defeated Benin by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Libyans second in Group 3 with 7 points. Benin is 5th with 2 points. In their next game, Libya will meet Egypt on October 8, while Benin will face Ivory Coast.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 3
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Overview
Libya at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Benin at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Libya
4:1
Benin
4:1 (1:1)
- 3 September 2004
Second Round Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Cameroon | 7 |
| Libya | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 6 |
 Egypt | 4 |
| Benin | 2 |
 Sudan | 1 |
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