World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Poland defeats Northern Ireland 1-0
Mar. 30, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Poland defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Pole second in Group 6 with 15 points. Northern Ireland is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, Poland will meet Azerbaijan on June 4, while Northern Ireland will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Poland at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1938)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1974, 1982)
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Poland
1:0
Northern Ireland
1:0 (0:0)
- 30 March 2005
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 England | 16 |
| Poland | 15 |
 Austria | 11 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
 Wales | 2 |
 Azerbaijan | 2 |
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