World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Mali defeats Benin 3-1
BAMAKO, Jun. 21, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (African Qualifiers) : Mali defeated Benin by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.
The result put the Malians second in Group D with 4 points. Benin is third with 3 points. In their next game, Mali will meet third-placed Benin on September 6, while Benin will face Mali.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group D
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Overview
Mali at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2002)
Benin at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Mali
3:1
Benin
3:1 (1:1)
- 21 June 2009
- 19:00
- Bamako
Third Round Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Ghana | 9 |
| Mali | 4 |
| Benin | 3 |
 Sudan | 1 |
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