World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Switzerland held to a 0-0 draw by Israel but qualifies for 2010 World Cup
BASEL, Oct. 14, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : Switzerland tied 0-0 with Israel, in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday night. Switzerland secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Israel is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Switzerland at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1934)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Switzerland
0:0
Israel
0:0 (0:0)
- 14 October 2009
- 20:00
- Basel
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 21 |
 Greece | 17 |
| Israel | 16 |
 Latvia | 14 |
 Luxembourg | 5 |
 Moldova | 3 |
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