World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Slovakia held to a 0-0 draw by Russia but qualifies for next round
Oct. 12, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Slovakia tied 0-0 with Russia, in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Slovakia advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Russia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Slovakia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Russia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1994)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Slovakia
0:0
Russia
0:0 (0:0)
- 12 October 2005
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Portugal | 30 |
| Slovakia | 23 |
| Russia | 23 |
 Estonia | 17 |
 Latvia | 15 |
 Liechtenstein | 8 |
 Luxembourg | 0 |
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