World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Poland defeats Austria 3-1
Oct. 9, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Poland defeated Austria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Pole second in Group 6 with 6 points. Austria is third with 4 points. In their next game, Poland will meet Wales on October 13, while Austria will face Northern Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Austria at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1954) Fourth Place (1934)
Poland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1938)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1974, 1982)
Austria
1:3
Poland
1:3 (1:1)
- 9 October 2004
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 7 |
| Poland | 6 |
| Austria | 4 |
 Wales | 2 |
 Azerbaijan | 2 |
 Northern Ireland | 2 |
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