World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Hungary and Bulgaria tied at 1-1
Mar. 30, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Hungary tied 1-1 with Bulgaria (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Bulgarians third in Group 8 with 8 points. Hungary is fourth with 7 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet group leaders Croatia on June 4, while Hungary will face Iceland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1962)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1994)
Hungary
1:1
Bulgaria
1:1 (0:0)
- 30 March 2005
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Croatia | 13 |
 Sweden | 12 |
| Bulgaria | 8 |
| Hungary | 7 |
 Iceland | 1 |
 Malta | 1 |
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