World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Norway defeats Slovenia 2-1
OSLO, Sep. 11, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (European Qualifiers) : Norway defeated Slovenia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Norvegians fourth in Group E with 3 points. Slovenia is bottom with no points. In their next game, Norway will meet second-placed Switzerland on October 12, while Slovenia will face Cyprus.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Norway at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1938)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1938)
Slovenia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 2002)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Norway
2:1
Slovenia
2:1 (1:1)
- 11 September 2012
- 20:00
- Oslo
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Albania | 3 |
 Switzerland | 3 |
 Iceland | 3 |
 Cyprus | 3 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
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