World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Bulgaria defeats Cyprus 2-0
SOFIA, Apr. 1, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (European Qualifiers) : Bulgaria defeated Cyprus by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Bulgarians third in Group 8 with 7 points. Cyprus is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Bulgaria will meet second-placed Ireland on June 6, while Cyprus will face Montenegro.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Bulgaria at the World Cup
- 7 appearances (first in 1962)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1994)
Cyprus at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
Bulgaria
2:0
Cyprus
2:0 (1:0)
- 1 April 2009
- 18:00
- Sofia
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Italy | 13 |
 Ireland | 11 |
| Bulgaria | 7 |
| Cyprus | 4 |
 Montenegro | 2 |
 Georgia | 2 |
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