World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Switzerland loses to Turkey 4-2 but qualifies for 2006 World Cup
Nov. 16, 2005 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (European Qualifiers) : Turkey defeated Switzerland by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 2-1), in the second leg of a qualifying game on Wednesday. Switzerland, who won the first leg (2-0), secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Turkey is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Play-offs
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Overview
Turkey at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1954)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Third Place (2002)
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1934)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Turkey
4:2
Switzerland
4:2 (2:1)
- 16 November 2005
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