World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Ireland hold Israel to 2-2
Jun. 4, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland tied 2-2 with Israel (halftime: 2-2), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Israelians second in Group 4 with 11 points. Ireland is third with 10 points. In their next game, Israel will meet group leaders Switzerland on September 3, while Ireland will face the Faroe islands.
Fixtures and Results : Group 4
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Overview
Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1990)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Ireland
2:2
Israel
2:2 (2:2)
- 4 June 2005
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Switzerland | 12 |
| Israel | 11 |
| Ireland | 10 |
 France | 10 |
 Cyprus | 1 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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