World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Israel beats Cyprus 2-1
Nov. 17, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Israel defeated Cyprus by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Israelians third in Group 4 with 8 points. Cyprus is 5th with one point. In their next game, Israel will meet group leaders Ireland on March 26, while Cyprus will face Switzerland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Cyprus
1:2
Israel
1:2 (1:1)
- 17 November 2004
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ireland | 8 |
 France | 8 |
| Israel | 8 |
 Switzerland | 5 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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