World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Switzerland held to a 0-0 draw by Ireland but qualifies for next round
Oct. 12, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Ireland tied 0-0 with Switzerland, in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Switzerland advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Ireland is eliminated.
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)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Ireland
0:0
Switzerland
0:0 (0:0)
- 12 October 2005
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 France | 20 |
| Switzerland | 18 |
 Israel | 18 |
| Ireland | 17 |
 Cyprus | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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