World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : France draw 1-1 with Romania
SAINT DENIS, Sep. 5, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : France tied 1-1 with Romania (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the French second in Group 7 with 14 points. Romania is 5th with 8 points. In their next game, France will meet group leaders Serbia on September 9, while Romania will face Austria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
France at the World Cup
- 1 title (1998)
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1998) Runners-up (2006) Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
Romania at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
France
1:1
Romania
1:1 (0:0)
- 5 September 2009
- 21:00
- Saint Denis
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Serbia | 18 |
| France | 14 |
 Austria | 10 |
 Lithuania | 9 |
| Romania | 8 |
 Faroe islands | 1 |
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