World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Israel hold Switzerland to 2-2
Oct. 9, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Israel tied 2-2 with Switzerland (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Swiss top of Group 4 with 5 points. Israel is fourth with 5 points. In their next game, Switzerland will meet third-placed France on March 26, while Israel will face Cyprus.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Israel
2:2
Switzerland
2:2 (1:2)
- 9 October 2004
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5 |
 Ireland | 5 |
 France | 5 |
| Israel | 5 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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