World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Libya defeats Egypt 2-1
Oct. 8, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (African Qualifiers) : Libya defeated Egypt by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Libyans top of Group 3 with 10 points. Egypt is third with 7 points. In their next game, Libya will meet third-placed Egypt on March 27, while Egypt will face Libya.
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)
Egypt at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1934)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Libya
2:1
Egypt
2:1 (1:0)
- 8 October 2004
Second Round Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Libya | 10 |
 Ivory Coast | 9 |
| Egypt | 7 |
 Cameroon | 7 |
 Benin | 2 |
 Sudan | 1 |
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