World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Israel beats Northern Ireland 2-0
BELFAST, Mar. 26, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (European Qualifiers) : Israel defeated Northern Ireland by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Israelians second in Group F with 11 points. Northern Ireland is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, Israel will meet Azerbaijan on September 7, while Northern Ireland will face Russia.
Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1958)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Israel at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1970)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Northern Ireland
0:2
Israel
0:2 (0:0)
- 26 March 2013
- 19:45
- Belfast
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Russia | 12 |
| Israel | 11 |
 Portugal | 8 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
 Azerbaijan | 3 |
 Luxembourg | 2 |
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