World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Poland beats Austria 3-2
Sep. 3, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Poland defeated Austria by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Pole top of Group 6 with 21 points. Austria is third with 11 points. In their next game, Poland will meet Wales on September 7, while Austria 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)
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
3:2
Austria
3:2 (2:0)
- 3 September 2005
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Poland | 21 |
 England | 19 |
| Austria | 11 |
 Northern Ireland | 6 |
 Wales | 2 |
 Azerbaijan | 2 |
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