World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Bulgaria defeats Hungary 2-0
Oct. 8, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Hungary by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Bulgarians third in Group 8 with 14 points. Hungary is fourth with 13 points. In their last game, Bulgaria will meet Malta on October 12, while Hungary will face Croatia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1962)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1994)
Hungary at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1938, 1954)
Bulgaria
2:0
Hungary
2:0 (1:0)
- 8 October 2005
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Croatia | 23 |
 Sweden | 21 |
| Bulgaria | 14 |
| Hungary | 13 |
 Iceland | 4 |
 Malta | 2 |
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