Season 2001/02 (2001)
With Saturday night highlights now being shown on ITV's The Premiership, Match of the Day reverted to covering live FA Cup and England matches as well as some UEFA Cup games.
Release date: 2001-08-12
Episodes (93):
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1. 12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Liverpool
Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool.
Release date: 2001-08-12
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2. 15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v Netherlands
Highlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches.
Release date: 2001-08-15
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3. 24th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern Munich
Coverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe.
Release date: 2001-08-24
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4. 1st September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: Germany v England
Coverage of the vital World Cup qualifier between Germany and England at Munich's Olympic Stadium.
Release date: 2001-09-01
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5. 5th September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Albania
Following Saturday's clash against Germany, England will be aiming to impose themselves on the unfancied Albanians at St James' Park in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.
Release date: 2001-09-05
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6. 13th September 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Torpedo Moscow
Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup first-round, first-leg match from Portman Road.
Release date: 2001-09-13
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7. 6th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Greece
Coverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification.
Release date: 2001-10-06
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8. 18th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IF
Coverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November.
Release date: 2001-10-18
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9. 1st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich Town
Coverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow.
Release date: 2001-11-01
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10. 10th November 2001: International Friendly: England v Sweden
Extended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game.
Release date: 2001-11-10
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11. 17th November 2001: FA Cup First Round
Highlights of the day's action in the first round of the FA Cup, plus a roundup of other fixtures.
Release date: 2001-11-17
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12. 18th November 2001: FA Cup First Round
Hereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition?
Release date: 2001-11-18
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13. 22nd November 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Inter Milan
Gary Lineker introduces the coverage from Portman Road as George Burley 's Ipswich Town take on Italian giants Inter Milan in this Uefa Cup third-round, first-leg tie.
Release date: 2001-11-22
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14. 28th November 2001: FA Cup First Round Replays
Highlights from some of the key first round FA Cup replay matches, presented by Gary Lineker.
Release date: 2001-11-28
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15. 8th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round
The best of the action from FA Cup second-round day as teams set their sights on tackling one of the big clubs in the third round.
Release date: 2001-12-08
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16. 9th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round
Canvey Island v Northampton Town. Coverage from the second round of the FA Cup, the last round before the Premiership and first division clubs join in.
Release date: 2001-12-09
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17. 19th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round Replays
Highlights from some of the key second-round FA Cup replay matches.
Release date: 2001-12-19
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18. 5th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round
Highlights of today's FA Cup third round matches where lower divisions compete against the giants of the Premiership.
Release date: 2002-01-05
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19. 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Macclesfield Town v West Ham United
Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie from Moss Rose, as Glenn Roeder's Hammers look to exhibit their pedigree against third division Macclesfield.
Release date: 2002-01-06
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20. 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester United
Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final.
Release date: 2002-01-06
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21. 16th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round Replays
Highlights from some of the key third-round FA Cup replay matches which must be decided tonight.
Release date: 2002-01-16
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22. 26th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round
Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round games, presented by Gary Lineker, with Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
Release date: 2002-01-26
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23. 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v Liverpool
Coverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season.
Release date: 2002-01-27
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24. 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester City
Coverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership.
Release date: 2002-01-27
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25. 6th February 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round Replays
Highlights of tonight's replays in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with the winners just three matches away from the final at Cardiff's Millennium stadium in May.
Release date: 2002-02-06
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26. 13th February 2002: International Friendly: Netherlands v England
Highlights of tonight's Holland v England friendly match played at the futuristic Amsterdam Arena. England will be seeking revenge following their 2-0 defeat at home to the Dutch last August - their only defeat so far under Sven Goran Eriksson. But it could also offer an opportunity to try out some not so famous names in preparation for this summer's World Cup finals.
Release date: 2002-02-13
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27. 16th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fifth-round ties, including Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers, Walsall v Fulham and West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham.
Release date: 2002-02-16
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28. 17th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Everton v Crewe Alexandra
Fifth-round coverage from Goodison Park where Premiership side Everton take on First Division Crewe Alexandra.
Release date: 2002-02-17
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29. 17th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester City
Coverage from St James ' Park where Newcastle play host to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.
Release date: 2002-02-17
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30. 27th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round Replays
Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the FA Cup fifth-round replays, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
Release date: 2002-02-27
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31. 9th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v Arsenal
The sixth round of the FA Cup sees the two Premiership heavyweights clash in a quarter-final tie at St James ' Park. Bobby Robson 's Newcastle will be looking to continue their fine recent tradition in the competition, while Arsenal are favourites to go one better than last year when they were beaten finalists.
Release date: 2002-03-09
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32. 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Everton
Coverage from the Riverside Stadium of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Steve McClaren's Middlesbrough, whose progress to this stage included the defeat of Manchester United, and Walter Smith's Everton, who eventually overcame Crewe to claim a place in the last eight.
Release date: 2002-03-10
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33. 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round
Highlights from all the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals, with Ray Stubbs.
Release date: 2002-03-10
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34. 23rd March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round Replay
Highlights of today's FA Cup sixth-round replay between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Highbury. The winners will earn a semi-final tie against Middlesbrough.
Release date: 2002-03-23
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35. 27th March 2002: International Friendly
Action from tonight's England v Italy friendly. Plus highlights of France v Scotland.
Release date: 2002-03-27
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36. 14th April 2002: FA Cup Semi Finals
Coverage from Villa Park of the second of today's FA Cup semi-finals, a west London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. There are also highlights of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Arsenal that was played at Old Trafford earlier today.
Release date: 2002-04-14
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37. 17th April 2002: International Friendly
Action from England's final home World Cup warm-up game as they take on Paraguay at Anfield.
Release date: 2002-04-17
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38. 4th May 2002: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Chelsea
Highlights of today's FA Cup final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first all-London final in 20 years, from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Release date: 2002-05-04
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39. 6th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster Belles
Coverage of the women's FA Cup final from Selhurst Park, London. Fulham had few problems reaching the final, sweeping aside Charlton 4-1 in the semi-final, while Doncaster left it to the last minute, before two goals from England captain Karen Walker secured them a 3-1 victory over Tranmere.
Release date: 2002-05-06
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40. 8th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia Dortmund
Coverage from Rotterdam of the first of the two big end-of-season European club-competition finals. Both teams earned their place with semi-final wins over Milanese opposition. Feyenoord edged out Inter 3-2 on aggregate, while Dortmund's 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan in the semi-final first-leg ensured their progress.
Release date: 2002-05-08
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41. 21st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South Korea
Highlights of England's latest World Cup warm-up game from Jeju in South Korea, where they take on the tournament co-hosts South Korea, who are coached by Dutchman Guus Hiddink.
Release date: 2002-05-21
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42. 26th May 2002: International Friendly: England v Cameroon
Highlights from Kobe in Japan of England's final warm-up game against Cameroon, before they kick off their World Cup finals campaign against Sweden in a week's time.
Release date: 2002-05-26
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43. 31st May 2002: World Cup 2002
As the world's greatest football tournament begins in Japan and South Korea, the BBC kicks off its extensive coverage with highlights of today's opening game in Seoul, the Group A clash between reigning champions France and Senegal.
Release date: 2002-05-31
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44. 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Republic of Ireland v Cameroon
Mick McCarthy's men - minus captain Roy Keane - start their Group E campaign by facing Cameroon in Niigata, Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-01
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45. 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Germany v Saudi Arabia
Today's second Group E game comes from Sapporo, Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-01
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46. 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002
Highlights of Ireland's match against Cameroon, who are hope to become Africa's first-ever World Cup semi-finalists. Plus Germany v Saudi Arabia and Uruguay v Denmark.
Release date: 2002-06-01
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47. 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v Nigeria
Argentina take on Nigeria in the opening game of Group F from Kashima in Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-02
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48. 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Spain v Slovenia
Spain start their Group B campaign against rank outsiders Slovenia in Gwangju, South Korea.
Release date: 2002-06-02
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49. 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002
Action from all of today's matches, including England's opening game against Sweden, Argentina v Nigeria - also in Group F- plus the Group B matches between Spain and Slovenia, and Paraguay and South Africa.
Release date: 2002-06-05
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50. 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Croatia v Mexico
A Group G match from Niigata in Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-06
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51. 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Brazil v Turkey
Brazil take on Turkey in Group C.
Release date: 2002-06-03
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52. 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002
Action from all of today's encounters in Japan and South Korea, including the Group C match between four-times winners Brazil and Euro 2000 quarter-finalists Turkey, and the Group G clashes between Italy and Ecuador, and potential dark horses Croatia and Mexico.
Release date: 2002-06-03
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53. 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: China v Costa Rica
Gary Lineker unveils this Group C clash from Gwangju, South Korea, in which debutants and rank outsiders China take on fellow underdogs Costa Rica.
Release date: 2002-06-04
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54. 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: South Korea v Poland
Co-hosts South Korea begin their Group D campaign.
Release date: 2002-06-04
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55. 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002
A look back at key moments in today's games, in which China took on Costa Rica in Group A, and co-hosts Japan and South Korea were both in action - against Belgium and Poland respectively.
Release date: 2002-06-04
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56. 5th June 2002: World Cup 2002: USA v Portugal
The USA and Portugal start their World Cup campaigns in Group D at the Suwon stadium in South Korea.
Release date: 2002-06-05
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57. 5th June 2002: World Cup 2002
Highlights of today's matches includes the Republic of Ireland's crunch clash with Germany in Group E, plus in Group C, the USA meet Portugal and, in Group H, unpredictable Russia take on outsiders Tunisia.
Release date: 2002-06-05
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58. 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Denmark v Senegal
Group A continues with this clash from Daegu in South Korea. With world champions France in their group, neither of these sides will want to slip up in their other group matches but, despite Senegal's strong showing at the African Cup of Nations, Denmark will be favourites.
Release date: 2002-06-06
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59. 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002
A look back at today's games from Japan and South Korea, where 1998 quarter-finalists Denmark took on outsiders Senegal, two-times winners Uruguay came face-to-face with the might of champions France and, in Group E, African Cup of Nations winners and "Indomitable Lions" Cameroon entertained Saudi Arabia.
Release date: 2002-06-06
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60. 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v England
A heart-stopping penalty shoot-out against Argentina shattered England's World Cup hopes in 1998. Now they face the double champions - whom they have not beaten in the finals since 1966. Memories of Diego Maradona's "hand of God" still fresh and England's World Cup future is once again resting in the balance.
Release date: 2002-06-07
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61. 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002
Highlights of England's much anticipated game against Argentina. Plus action from Sweden's clash with Nigeria in the other Group F event, and Spain v Paraguay in Group B.
Release date: 2002-06-07
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62. 8th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Italy v Croatia
Coverage from Ibaraki, Japan, of this Group G clash in which Italy, champions in 1934, 1938 and 1982, take on Croatia, surprise semi-finalists from the last tournament.
Release date: 2002-06-08
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63. 8th June 2002: World Cup 2002
Highlights of today's World Cup clashes. In Group C, Brazil take on newcomers China, while in Group G, Italy face Croatia. Plus in Group B Slovenia play South Africa.
Release date: 2002-06-08
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64. 9th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Mexico v Ecuador
Coverage from Miyagi, Japan, of the Group G match. Mexico will want to emulate their 1986 team which made it to the quarter-finals, while Ecuador are eager to impress in their first World Cup finals.
Release date: 2002-06-09
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65. 9th June 2002: World Cup 2002
Action from all of today's matches, including hosts Japan taking on Russia in Group H, Mexico and Ecuador's "battle of the Americas" in Group G, and Costa Rica's clash with Turkey in Group C.
Release date: 2002-06-09
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66. 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Tunisia v Belgium
Coverage from Oita, Japan as the race for qualification from Group H intensifies. Belgium are as solid as always, despite injuries to key players such as Emile Mpenza. The Tunisians, also plagued by injury and continuing poor form, may struggle to make an impact on the European side.
Release date: 2002-06-10
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67. 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002
All the action from today's three games, as the second full week of the tournament kicks off. Portugal and Poland face each other in Group D, while co-hosts South Korea play the USA. In Group H, Belgium take on Tunisia.
Release date: 2002-06-10
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68. 11th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups A & E
A look back at key moments in today's games, in which Ireland took on Saudi Arabia in Group E while African champions Cameroon met Germany. The victors will be joined in the second round by two teams from Group A where joint-favourites France met Denmark and Senegal played Uruguay.
Release date: 2002-06-11
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69. 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Nigeria v England
England's fate may rest with this match, their final Group F game against Nigeria in Osaka, Japan. England's only game against the Super Eagles was a 1-0 win in 1994, thanks to a goal from 1990 World Cup hero David Platt. Which of Sven's men will make a name for themselves today? Plus extended highlights of Sweden v Argentina, a game that may decide whether England make it to the last 16.
Release date: 2002-06-12
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70. 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups B & F
Gary Lineker introduces full highlights as England's World Cup future is decided with Sven's men taking on Nigeria in their last Group F match, while Sweden play Argentina. In Group B, Spain play South Africa and Paraguay face Slovenia.
Release date: 2002-06-12
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71. 13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Group C
Costa Rica v Brazil & Turkey v China. Group C concludes in South Korea with these two clashes.
Release date: 2002-06-13
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72. 13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups C & G
A look back at a day which saw Groups C and G decided. Footballing giants Brazil and Italy were both in action. In South Korea, Brazil -featuring a possible line-up of stars including Cafu, Juninho, Rivaldo and a revitalised Ronaldo - played Costa Rica and China faced Turkey, while in Japan it was Italy, with its host of world-class strikers in Totti, Del Piero , Inzaghi and Delvecchio, against Mexico and Ecuador v Croatia.
Release date: 2002-06-13
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73. 14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Group H
Belgium v Russia & Tunisia v Japan. Belgium clash with Russia in Shizuoka, while Japan take on Tunisia in Osaka.
Release date: 2002-06-14
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74. 14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups D & H
Action from the last four games of the group stage, with the results determining which teams will to go through to the knockout stage. In Group D, Portugal play South Korea, and Poland take on the USA. The games in Group H are Tunisia v Japan, and Belgium v Russia.
Release date: 2002-06-14
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75. 15th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
Highlights of today's second-round matches.
Release date: 2002-06-15
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76. 16th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Sweden v Senegal
Winner Group F v Runner-up Group A from Oita, Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-16
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77. 16th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Spain v Ireland
Winner Group B v Runner-up Group E from Suwon, South Korea.
Release date: 2002-06-16
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78. 16th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
Highlights of today's matches in Oita and Suwon.
Release date: 2002-06-16
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79. 17th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Mexico v USA
Winner Group G v Runner-up Group D from Jeonju in South Korea.
Release date: 2002-06-17
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80. 17th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
Who will be next week's quarter-finalists? Second-round matches in Jeonju and Kobe hold the key. Analysis of the action by Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
Release date: 2002-06-17
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81. 18th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Japan v Turkey
Winner Group H Runner-up Group C from Miyagi, Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-18
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82. 18th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
A look back at the key moments in today's second-round games from Japan and South Korea.
Release date: 2002-06-18
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83. 21st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: England v Brazil
Coverage of the first quarter-final from Shizuoka, Japan.
Release date: 2002-06-21
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84. 21st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: Germany v USA
The second quarter-final from Ulsan, South Korea.
Release date: 2002-06-21
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85. 21st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter finals
Highlights of today's quarter-final matches, plus a look ahead to tomorrow's quarter-finals.
Release date: 2002-06-21
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86. 22nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: Spain v South Korea
Coverage from Gwangju in South Korea of the third quarter-final.
Release date: 2002-06-22
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87. 22nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter finals
Highlights of today's quarter-final matches.
Release date: 2002-06-22
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88. 25th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final: Germany v South Korea
Coverage from Seoul, South Korea, of the first semi-final.
Release date: 2002-06-25
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89. 25th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final
Highlights of today's first semi-final encounter.
Release date: 2002-06-25
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90. 26th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final: Brazil v Turkey
Coverage from Saitama, Japan, of the second semi-final.
Release date: 2002-06-26
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91. 26th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final
Second semi-final highlights.
Release date: 2002-06-26
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92. 30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002: Germany v Brazil
After 63 matches spread over the past month, coverage from the 70,000-capacity international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of the showpiece final. After becoming the first reigning World Cup holders since Brazil in 1966 to fail to reach the second round, France will not be present to defend their crown. They found themselves in esteemed company, with Argentina and dark horses Portugal also falling at the first hurdle.
Release date: 2002-06-30
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93. 30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002
Highlights from the international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of today's World Cup final.
Release date: 2002-06-30
