World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Wales defeats Northern Ireland 3-2
Oct. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Wales defeated Northern Ireland 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 Irish fourth in Group 6 with 9 points. Wales is 5th with 5 points. In their last game, Northern Ireland will meet third-placed Austria on October 12, while Wales will face Azerbaijan.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland
2:3
Wales
2:3 (0:2)
- 8 October 2005
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Poland | 24 |
 England | 22 |
 Austria | 12 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 |
| Wales | 5 |
 Azerbaijan | 3 |
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