World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Wales and Northern Ireland play out 2-2 draw
Sep. 8, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Wales tied 2-2 with Northern Ireland (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Welsh fourth in Group 6 with 2 points. Northern Ireland is bottom with one point. In their next game, Wales will meet second-placed England on October 9, while Northern Ireland will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Wales
2:2
Northern Ireland
2:2 (1:2)
- 8 September 2004
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Austria | 4 |
 England | 4 |
 Poland | 3 |
| Wales | 2 |
 Azerbaijan | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
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