World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : England defeats Ukraine 2-1
LONDON, Apr. 1, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : England defeated Ukraine by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the English top of Group 6 with 15 points. Ukraine is third with 7 points. In their next game, England will meet Kazakhstan on June 6, while Ukraine will face Croatia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
England at the World Cup
- 1 title (1966)
- 12 appearances (first in 1950)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- Statistics: Champions (1966) Fourth Place (1990)
Ukraine at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2006)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
England
2:1
Ukraine
2:1 (1:0)
- 1 April 2009
- 20:02
- London
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 15 |
 Croatia | 7 |
| Ukraine | 7 |
 Belarus | 3 |
 Kazakhstan | 3 |
 Andorra | 0 |
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