World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Rwanda defeats Gabon 3-1
Jun. 19, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (African Qualifiers) : Rwanda defeated Gabon by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Rwandans second in Group 4 with 3 points. Gabon is bottom with one point. In their next game, Rwanda will meet third-placed Zimbabwe on July 3, while Gabon will face Angola.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 4
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Overview
Rwanda at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Gabon at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1990)
Rwanda
3:1
Gabon
3:1 (2:1)
- 19 June 2004
Second Round Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Nigeria | 3 |
| Rwanda | 3 |
 Zimbabwe | 1 |
 Algeria | 1 |
 Angola | 1 |
| Gabon | 1 |
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