World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Switzerland beats Cyprus 3-1
Sep. 7, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland defeated Cyprus by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Swiss top of Group 4 with 16 points. Cyprus is 5th with 4 points. In their next game, Switzerland will meet second-placed France on October 8, while Cyprus will face Ireland.
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)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Cyprus
1:3
Switzerland
1:3 (1:1)
- 7 September 2005
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 16 |
 France | 16 |
 Israel | 15 |
 Ireland | 13 |
| Cyprus | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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