Fifa 2001 International Cup Round 1

32 teams started they road to the final in first round of qualifications. We already had some suprises, for example Australia, who were knocked out on their home ground by Slovenia. Cyprus lost against Mauritius and Lebanon beat Estonia. But most disapointing performances came from Greece and Poland. These two were named among the favourites for at least last 16, meanwhile both of them lost against Qatar and Kuwait.  So who did their homework? Defenetly Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Finland. All these teams won their games eaisly and although the rivals were not the strongest sides out there, a solid performance is always welcomed. Teams from Great Britain are also looking good. Wales took an away win against Egypt and Ireland won with South Korea. Make sure to check out the highlights with all the goals from the 1st Round...



Highlights


Results

Australia 0:1 Slovenia
0:1 Udovic

Palestine 1:2 Austria
0:1 Weissenberger
1:1 Al-Jaish
1:2 Mayrleb

Bahrain 1:0 Northern Ireland
1:0 Khalil

Switzerland 3:0 Canada
1:0 Comisetti
2:0 Muller
3:0 Rothenbuhler

China 2:0 Slovakia
1:0 Mingyu PEN
2:0 Haidong

Mauritius 1:0 Cyprus
1:0 Periatembee

Egypt 1:2 Wales
1:0 Hassan
1:1 Savage
1:2 Saunders

Lebanon 2:0 Estonia
1:0 Zein
2:0 Zein

Finland 3:1 Thailand
1:0 Paatalainen
2:0 Litmanen
2:1 Senamuang
3:1 Johansson

Quatar 2:1 Greece
1:0 Obaidly
1:1 Limberopoulos
2:1 Al Enezi

Hungary 2:0 UAE
1:0 Horvath
2:0 Hamar

Saudi Arabia 3:0 Israel
1:0 Al Owairan
2:0 Al Jaber
3:0 Al Jaber

Jordan 1:1 Lithuania PEN 4:5
1:0 Abu Zama
1:1 Mikulenas

Ireland 2:0 Korea Rep
1:0 Roy Keane
2:0 Robbie Keane

Kuwait 3:1 Poland
1:0 Al Howaidi
2:0 Abdulah
3:0 Al Howaidi
3:1 Olisadebe

South Africa 3:1 Latvia
1:0 Tinkler
1:1 Shtolcers
2:1 Mkhalele
3:1 Mkhalele

TEAMS WITH AUTOQUALIFICATION

1. Argentina
2. Belgium
3. Brazylia
4. Cameroon
5. Chile
6. Colombia
7. Croatia
8. Czech Rep
9. Danmark
10. England
11. France
12. Germany
13. Italy
14. Japan
15. Mexico
16. Holland
17. Norway
18. Paraguay
19. USA
20. Romania
21. Russia
22. Scotland
23. Yugoslavia
24. Turkey
25. Spain
26. Sweden