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World Cup II

2010-06-24T06:13:19Z

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{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 18 || 2 || +16
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 9 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 18 || -16
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 0 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 3 || +11
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3 || 6 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 15 || 0 || +15
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 5 || 3 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 19 || -19
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 9 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || - ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|}} || - ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|}} || - ||align=left| {{Flag|}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T06:12:48Z

Mikkelo: /* Semi-Finals */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 18 || 2 || +16
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 9 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 18 || -16
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 0 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 3 || +11
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3 || 6 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 15 || 0 || +15
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 5 || 3 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 19 || -19
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 9 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || - ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|}} || - ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

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[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T06:12:15Z

Mikkelo: /* Semi-Finals */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 18 || 2 || +16
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 9 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 18 || -16
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 0 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 3 || +11
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3 || 6 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 15 || 0 || +15
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 5 || 3 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 19 || -19
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 9 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

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[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T06:09:09Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 1 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 18 || 2 || +16
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 9 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 18 || -16
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 0 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 3 || +11
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3 || 6 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 15 || 0 || +15
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 5 || 3 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 19 || -19
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 9 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

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[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T05:55:02Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 4 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 18 || 2 || +16
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 9 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 18 || -16
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 0 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 3 || +11
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3 || 6 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 6 || 6 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 12 || -12
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 0 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T05:42:46Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 3 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 18 || 2 || +16
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 9 || 9 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 18 || -16
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 0 - 7 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 11 || 6 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 5 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 7 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 5 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 6 || 6 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 12 || -12
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 0 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T05:32:11Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 2 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 4 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''0''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 9 || 3 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 6 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''1''' || 3 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 3 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 11 || 6 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 5 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 7 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 5 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 6 || 6 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 12 || -12
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 0 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

World Cup II

2010-06-24T05:20:28Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 1 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = World Cup II
| host = {{Flag|Argentina}}
| season = Season 17
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|Sverige}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|Polska}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|Norge}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous = [[World Cup I|WC I]]
| next = [[World Cup III|WC III]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup. The [[#Pre-Qualification|Pre-Qualifications]] saw [[España]], the second largest country in Hattrick at that time next to [[Sverige]], suffer a shocking defeat from [[Venezuela]], the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users.

In the [[#Qualification|Qualifications]] [[Denmark]] defeated [[România]] in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits must also go to Venezuela for their last 30 minutes - but [[Deutschland]] was too much for them. [[Prathet Thai]] shocked [[Polska]] but eventually fell, which meant that [[India]] was the only representative of Asia, while Europe had 10 teams, Oceania one (obviously), and the Americas 4 teams.

The semifinalists were already decided before the last games of [[#Round III|Round III]]. [[Polska]] won [[Finland]] getting a place in the top-4, but lost the decisive math of [[#Group 1_2|Group 1]] against [[Sverige]]. In [[#Group 2_2|Group 2]] [[USA]] (following a firm win over [[Deutschland]]) and [[Norge]] (having thrashed [[Italia]]) played for the #1 spot. Norge came back twice in their game finally winning it, the group and the ticket to a Semi-Final against [[Polska]], while [[USA]] had to face [[Sverige]] in the Semi-Finals.

Before the [[#Semi-Finals|Semi-Finals]] [[USA]] had achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of [[Sverige]] in this World Cup, but it didn't help them against the Swedes. [[Sverige|Sverige's]] complete domination of the midfield gave them a comfortable 5-0 victory and yet another ticket to the Final. In the other Semi-Final the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, [[Polska]] and [[Norge]], got to measure each other out. Polska proved stronger sending Norge home. The [[#Final|Final]] was again a complete domination of [[Sverige]]. They defeated [[Polska]] 5-0, winning in almost every area of the field. In the end only [[Oceania]] managed to breach [[Sverige|Sverige's]] defense and they got an impressive 42-1 goal difference in 8 matches.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|FIN}}
* {{Flag|MEX}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-10-25 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524908}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|EST}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524909}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524910}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 7 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524911}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 5 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524912}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 0 - 0 (0-1p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524913}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524914}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524915}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|HUN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524916}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IDN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524917}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524918}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524919}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524920}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FRA}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524921}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|RUS}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|IRL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524922}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CHI}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3524923}} ||align=right| {{Flag|JPN}} || 2 - 2 (2-3p) ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|THA}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-11-01 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538602}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538603}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SIN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538604}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538605}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538606}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538607}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538608}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FRA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|3538609}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 1 - 1 (3-2p) ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-11-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 4 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 13 || -13
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552579}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552580}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552581}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552582}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 6 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552583}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552584}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 3 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 5 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 6 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552585}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552586}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552587}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552588}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552589}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552590}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 9 || 3 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 6 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 7 || 8 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || '''1''' || 3 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 11 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552591}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552592}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 3 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552593}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552594}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552595}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552596}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 11 || 6 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 5 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 7 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552597}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}} || rowspan=2 | 08-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552598}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552599}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 15-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552600}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552601}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 22-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3552602}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IND}} || 0 - 5 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-11-26 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 5 || 7 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 6 || 6 || ±0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 12 || -12
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597644}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597645}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597646}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597647}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POL}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|FIN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597648}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597649}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 0 - 4 ||align=left| {{Flag|NED}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 5 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 12 || 3 || +9
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 10 || -7
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597650}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 5 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 26-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597651}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597652}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}} || rowspan=2 | 29-11-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597653}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597654}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 3 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 03-12-2002 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3597655}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ITA}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-12-06 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611226}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4611227}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-12-08 20:00:00 and was played in Argentina.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|4629248}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = extra-terrestrial (low)|
right_defence = outstanding (high)|
central_defence = outstanding (very high)|
left_defence = magnificent (very high)|
right_attack = solid (very low)|
central_attack = brilliant (very low)|
left_attack = formidable (very high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Polska|
lineup = [[6-1-3]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = wretched (very low)|
right_defence = excellent (low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (low)|
right_attack = weak (very high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = weak (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Annoucements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - one week left to qualify
| date = 12.10.2002
| text =
The World Cup is approaching. Next friday is the last round of qualification. There are 40 places in the WorldCup. Currently, the two last places are taken by Peru and Estonia (Eesti). However, Malaysia (41st) is meeting USA and Iceland (Island, 42nd) is meeting Finland and a victory in any of these matches could give Malaysia or Iceland a place in the Cup. Meanwhile, Netherlands, Oceania and Italy are fighting for a place among the top 8, where you are seeded directly into the group games.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup II
| date = 19.10.2002
| text =
Next friday 32 national teams will be travelling to Argentina for the first round of the Hattrick World Cup II. After the last round of regular non-WorldCup matches yesterday, 8 teams are directly qualified for the group play (which starts 2 weeks later) and 32 teams that will be playing the "Pre-qualifications" next friday. The list of teams and the matches can be found in the World Cup menu.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - first Qualfication round
| date = 26.10.2002
| text =
The first round of qualifications to the Group play of World Cup II was yesterday. Spain, currently the second largest country in Hattrick (next to Sweden) suffered a shocking defeat from Venezuela, the smallest of all 52 Hattrick countries with only 16 active users. Quite an upset! Next up for the Venezuelans is Germany. Surely they can't do it again, can they?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup - 2nd round results
| date = 02.11.2002
| text =
After the 8 World Cup Qualification matches tonight, the fixtures for the next three weeks Group games are now up. The Danish defeated Romania in a nail-biting penalty drama. Some credits most once again be given to Venezuela for their excellent last 30 minutes - but the Germans were too much. Thailand shocked Poland but eventually fell, which means that India will be only representative of Asia, while Europe has 10 teams, Oceania ... er... one obviously, and the Americas 4 teams.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Stirling Bridge in Argentina
| date = 15.11.2002
| text =
The second round of matches in the World Cup Play-off saw Scotland unexpectedly defeat England 2-1. This means that the English, last World Cup silver medalists, will hardly be able to reach the second Play-off. Sweden comletely demolished the Danish, showing off their full strength. In the "American" group, Argentina was firmly defeated by the US, while Canada beat the Germans and are now in the lead of that group. In the other two groups, Norway and Mexico respectiveley look firmly in charge.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup friday
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
Only two match rounds left of the World Cup group play. Today Friday - 4 matches. Sweden is up against Netherlands while surprise team Poland is playing Finland. In the other group, USA are craving for revenge on the Germans for the defeat a few weeks ago. Norge is fighting Italy and need a win to get an all deciding game with USA next round as to who will win this group and (probably) avoid Sweden until the final. Matches start 20.00 HT-Time as always.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinalists
| date = 29.11.2002
| text =
With one match left of the group play in the World Cup, the 4 teams that are going to the semifinals are already fixed. That is the remarkable outcome of today's matches. Poland, having beaten Finland, will play for group victory against Sweden in group B. In group A, USA (following a firm win over Germany) and Norge (having thrashed Italy) will play a match for 1st place in the group. Congrats to Poland, Sweden, USA and Norge for making it to the semifinals! Next round is on Tuesday.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Norwegian comeback
| date = 03.12.2002
| text =
Norway came back twice in their game against the US, winnig match, group and the ticket to a semifinal against Poland. USA, on the other hand, now have to face Sweden in the other semifinal. The US have, on the whole, achieved the best ratings ever seen outside of Sweden in this World Cup. Are they ready to challenge "unbeatable" Sweden? And which one of the two big positive surprises of this World Cup, Poland and Norge, will get to the final? The answer is given this Friday, 8 PM, HT Time.
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = World Cup semifinals
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Only the semifinals and the final left of Hattrick World Cup II! The semifinals are today Friday at 20.00 HT-Time. One battle of the ratings giants, Sweden vs USA. Could be the best match ever to have been played in Hattrick! Sweden obvious favourites, as always. The other semifinal is between Poland and Norge. Can the tall viking and head specialist Nils Frigaard win the game for Norge again? Or can Poland once more shock the HT world and make it all the way to the Sunday grande finale?
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Poland to World Cup final against Sweden!
| date = 06.12.2002
| text =
Poland did it again - they beat Norway in the semifinal and are playing World Cup final against Sweden. Sweden had a comfortable journey against the US, completely dominating the midfield. The Poland vs Sweden game is on Sunday, at 20.00 HT-Time as usual. The Norway and US players will return from World Cup II in Argentina with bronze medals and a memorable moment in the spotlights of the Hattrick World.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[category:World Cup|World Cup 002]]

U-20 World Cup I

2010-06-23T19:49:38Z

Mikkelo: /* Final */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = U-20 World Cup I
| host = {{Flag|GER}}
| season = Season 16
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|SWE}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|OCE}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|ENG}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous =
| next = [[U-20 World Cup II|U20 II]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|DEN}}
* {{Flag|ESP}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-05 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500470}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500471}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ISL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500472}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500473}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500474}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SIN}} || 2 - 8 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500475}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500476}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500477}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500478}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IRL}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500479}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|JPN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500480}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500481}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MAS}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500482}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500483}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500484}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500485}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-12 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519126}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519127}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 4 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519128}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519129}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519130}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519131}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519132}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519133}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|MAS}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-07-19 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 8 || 10 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''2''' || 3 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 8 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''1''' || 3 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527017}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527018}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 6 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527019}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527020}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527021}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527022}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 1 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 7 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527023}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527024}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527025}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527026}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527027}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527028}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 0 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 3 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 8 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527029}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527030}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527031}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527032}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527033}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527034}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 2 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 5 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527035}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527036}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527037}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527038}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527039}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527040}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POR}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-08-09 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 6 || 2 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''5''' || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 3 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 8 || 4 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 14 || -14
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551359}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551360}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551361}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551362}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551363}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551364}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 8 || 0 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 1 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 10 || -10
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551365}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551366}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551367}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551368}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551369}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551370}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-08-16 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392793}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392794}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-08-18 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3400873}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = supernatural (low)|
right_defence = magnificent (very low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = formidable (high)|
right_attack = formidable (high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = formidable (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Oceania|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = passable (very high)|
right_defence = inadequate (very low)|
central_defence = excellent (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (high)|
right_attack = passable (low)|
central_attack = inadequate (very high)|
left_attack = poor (high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Announcements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Next stop Germany for U20 teams
| date = 28.06.2002
| text =
This friday the last round of friendlies
before the U20 World Cup starts were
played. Next friday, July 5, the U20 World
Championships starts in Germany with
the 40 top ranking teams on the starting
line. Meanwhile, the 10 teams that weren't
allowed to start will compete for a minor
cup called "Emerging Leagues U20 Cup".
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Kick off - U20 World Cup semifinals
| date = 16.08.2002
| text =
Time for the end game of the U20 World
Cup. Sweden is favourite against the US,
but the US have proven themselves
difficult to score against. It may require
the full skills of Ove Selén and the others
to win the match. The other semifinal is a
Commonwealth affair: England against
Oceania. Oceania has a long winning
streak before they lost to the US last
match, and England seems to be getting
stronger as the World Cup carries on.
Kick of is 8 PM HT-Time
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Pretzels and refreshments ready?
| date = 18.08.2002
| text =
Get ready for the U20 World Cup final
tonight. Sweden, who broke through the
defense packed US team already by mid
first half in the semifinal, will fight the
sensational finalist Oceania who have
stunned the Hattrick world. Can Aussie
keeper Penniworth stand up against the
attacks of Swedish master strikers Selén
and Apelskär? Will "bad boy" Arthur
Harris aim for the legs or the ball this
time? The answer is out there. Tonight. 8
PM HT-time.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[Category:World Cup|U-20 World Cup 001]]

U-20 World Cup I

2010-06-23T19:47:20Z

Mikkelo: /* Semi-Finals */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = U-20 World Cup I
| host = {{Flag|GER}}
| season = Season 16
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|SWE}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|OCE}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|ENG}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous =
| next = [[U-20 World Cup II|U20 II]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|DEN}}
* {{Flag|ESP}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-05 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500470}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500471}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ISL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500472}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500473}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500474}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SIN}} || 2 - 8 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500475}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500476}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500477}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500478}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IRL}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500479}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|JPN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500480}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500481}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MAS}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500482}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500483}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500484}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500485}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-12 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519126}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519127}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 4 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519128}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519129}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519130}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519131}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519132}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519133}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|MAS}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-07-19 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 8 || 10 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''2''' || 3 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 8 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''1''' || 3 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527017}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527018}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 6 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527019}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527020}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527021}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527022}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 1 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 7 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527023}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527024}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527025}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527026}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527027}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527028}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 0 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 3 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 8 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527029}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527030}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527031}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527032}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527033}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527034}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 2 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 5 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527035}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527036}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527037}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527038}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527039}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527040}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POR}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-08-09 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 6 || 2 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''5''' || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 3 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 8 || 4 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 14 || -14
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551359}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551360}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551361}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551362}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551363}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551364}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 8 || 0 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 1 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 10 || -10
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551365}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551366}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551367}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551368}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551369}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551370}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-08-16 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392793}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392794}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|SWE}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-08-18 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3400873}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 7 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = supernatural (low)|
right_defence = magnificent (very low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = formidable (high)|
right_attack = formidable (high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = formidable (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Oceania|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = passable (very high)|
right_defence = inadequate (very low)|
central_defence = excellent (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (high)|
right_attack = passable (low)|
central_attack = inadequate (very high)|
left_attack = poor (high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Announcements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Next stop Germany for U20 teams
| date = 28.06.2002
| text =
This friday the last round of friendlies
before the U20 World Cup starts were
played. Next friday, July 5, the U20 World
Championships starts in Germany with
the 40 top ranking teams on the starting
line. Meanwhile, the 10 teams that weren't
allowed to start will compete for a minor
cup called "Emerging Leagues U20 Cup".
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Kick off - U20 World Cup semifinals
| date = 16.08.2002
| text =
Time for the end game of the U20 World
Cup. Sweden is favourite against the US,
but the US have proven themselves
difficult to score against. It may require
the full skills of Ove Selén and the others
to win the match. The other semifinal is a
Commonwealth affair: England against
Oceania. Oceania has a long winning
streak before they lost to the US last
match, and England seems to be getting
stronger as the World Cup carries on.
Kick of is 8 PM HT-Time
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Pretzels and refreshments ready?
| date = 18.08.2002
| text =
Get ready for the U20 World Cup final
tonight. Sweden, who broke through the
defense packed US team already by mid
first half in the semifinal, will fight the
sensational finalist Oceania who have
stunned the Hattrick world. Can Aussie
keeper Penniworth stand up against the
attacks of Swedish master strikers Selén
and Apelskär? Will "bad boy" Arthur
Harris aim for the legs or the ball this
time? The answer is out there. Tonight. 8
PM HT-time.
}}

{{WorldCupNav}}

[[Category:World Cup|U-20 World Cup 001]]

U-20 World Cup I

2010-06-23T19:44:32Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 2 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = U-20 World Cup I
| host = {{Flag|GER}}
| season = Season 16
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|SWE}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|OCE}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|ENG}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous =
| next = [[U-20 World Cup II|U20 II]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|DEN}}
* {{Flag|ESP}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-05 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500470}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500471}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ISL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500472}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500473}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500474}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SIN}} || 2 - 8 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500475}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500476}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500477}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500478}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IRL}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500479}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|JPN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500480}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500481}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MAS}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500482}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500483}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500484}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500485}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-12 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519126}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519127}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 4 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519128}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519129}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519130}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519131}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519132}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519133}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|MAS}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-07-19 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 8 || 10 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''2''' || 3 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 8 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''1''' || 3 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527017}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527018}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 6 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527019}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527020}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527021}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527022}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 1 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 7 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527023}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527024}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527025}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527026}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527027}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527028}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 0 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 3 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 8 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527029}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527030}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527031}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527032}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527033}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527034}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 2 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 5 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527035}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527036}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527037}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527038}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527039}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527040}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POR}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-08-09 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 6 || 2 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''5''' || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 3 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 8 || 4 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 14 || -14
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551359}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551360}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551361}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551362}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551363}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551364}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 8 || 0 || +8
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 4 || +0
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 1 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 10 || -10
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551365}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551366}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551367}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 1 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551368}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551369}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 5 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551370}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-08-16 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392793}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392794}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|OCE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-08-18 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3400873}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 7 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = supernatural (low)|
right_defence = magnificent (very low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = formidable (high)|
right_attack = formidable (high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = formidable (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Oceania|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = passable (very high)|
right_defence = inadequate (very low)|
central_defence = excellent (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (high)|
right_attack = passable (low)|
central_attack = inadequate (very high)|
left_attack = poor (high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Announcements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Next stop Germany for U20 teams
| date = 28.06.2002
| text =
This friday the last round of friendlies
before the U20 World Cup starts were
played. Next friday, July 5, the U20 World
Championships starts in Germany with
the 40 top ranking teams on the starting
line. Meanwhile, the 10 teams that weren't
allowed to start will compete for a minor
cup called "Emerging Leagues U20 Cup".
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Kick off - U20 World Cup semifinals
| date = 16.08.2002
| text =
Time for the end game of the U20 World
Cup. Sweden is favourite against the US,
but the US have proven themselves
difficult to score against. It may require
the full skills of Ove Selén and the others
to win the match. The other semifinal is a
Commonwealth affair: England against
Oceania. Oceania has a long winning
streak before they lost to the US last
match, and England seems to be getting
stronger as the World Cup carries on.
Kick of is 8 PM HT-Time
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Pretzels and refreshments ready?
| date = 18.08.2002
| text =
Get ready for the U20 World Cup final
tonight. Sweden, who broke through the
defense packed US team already by mid
first half in the semifinal, will fight the
sensational finalist Oceania who have
stunned the Hattrick world. Can Aussie
keeper Penniworth stand up against the
attacks of Swedish master strikers Selén
and Apelskär? Will "bad boy" Arthur
Harris aim for the legs or the ball this
time? The answer is out there. Tonight. 8
PM HT-time.
}}

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[[Category:World Cup|U-20 World Cup 001]]

U-20 World Cup I

2010-06-23T19:29:58Z

Mikkelo: /* Group 1 */

{{Infobox tournament
| tournament = U-20 World Cup I
| host = {{Flag|GER}}
| season = Season 16
| number_of_teams = 40
| champions = {{Flag|SWE}}
| runner_up = {{Flag|OCE}}
| semi_finalists = {{Flag|USA}} {{Flag|ENG}}
| matches_played =
| goals_scored =
| previous =
| next = [[U-20 World Cup II|U20 II]]
}}

The Qualification rounds were based on the top 40 teams in the rankings table. Of those teams, the top eight in rankings qualified directly. The remaining thirty-two teams played for the final eight spots in the cup.

==Direct Qualification==

* {{Flag|SWE}}
* {{Flag|ENG}}
* {{Flag|USA}}
* {{Flag|NED}}
* {{Flag|DEN}}
* {{Flag|ESP}}
* {{Flag|OCE}}
* {{Flag|CAN}}

==Pre-Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-05 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500470}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|PER}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500471}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 4 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ISL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500472}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|KOR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500473}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|FIN}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|VEN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500474}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SIN}} || 2 - 8 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500475}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ITA}} || 5 - 0 WO ||align=left| {{Flag|URU}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500476}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 4 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|EGY}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500477}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RSA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500478}} ||align=right| {{Flag|IRL}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500479}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|JPN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500480}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500481}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MAS}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|THA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500482}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BEL}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500483}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ARG}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|AUT}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500484}} ||align=right| {{Flag|BRA}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2500485}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|CHN}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|RUS}}
|}

==Qualification==
This round started on 2002-07-12 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519126}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|NOR}} || 6 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|IND}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519127}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|GER}} || 5 - 4 aet ||align=left| {{Flag|SUI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519128}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|MEX}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHI}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519129}} ||align=right| {{Flag|FIN}} || 1 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POL}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519130}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ITA}} || 2 - 4 ||align=left bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|TUR}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519131}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|POR}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|CHN}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519132}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|ROU}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ARG}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
| {{MatchID|2519133}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SCO}} || 5 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|MAS}}
|}

==Round II==
This round started on 2002-07-19 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 14 || 0 || +14
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 8 || 10 || -2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || '''2''' || 3 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || 8 || -4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || '''1''' || 3 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 4 || 12 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527017}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527018}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 6 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527019}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 4 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527020}} ||align=right| {{Flag|CAN}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|NOR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527021}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527022}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NOR}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|POL}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''9''' || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 1 || +6
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 7 || 3 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 7 || -3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 7 || -7
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527023}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527024}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527025}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 4 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527026}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|GER}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527027}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527028}} ||align=right| {{Flag|GER}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|TUR}}
|}

===Group 3===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 0 || +5
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 3 || +1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 8 || -8
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527029}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527030}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527031}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527032}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ESP}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527033}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ESP}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527034}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|SCO}}
|}

===Group 4===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 5 || 2 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|NED}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 4 || 5 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 7 || -4
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527035}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-19 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527036}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 0 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527037}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 0 - 3 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-07-31 at 12.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527038}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|POR}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527039}} ||align=right| {{Flag|NED}} || 1 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-02 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2527040}} ||align=right| {{Flag|POR}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Round III==
This round started on 2002-08-09 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

===Group 1===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || '''7''' || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 6 || 2 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|SWE}} || '''5''' || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 3 || +3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || '''4''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 8 || 4 || +4
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || '''0''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 14 || -14
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551359}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 2 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551360}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551361}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 6 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551362}} ||align=right| {{Flag|DEN}} || 2 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551363}} ||align=right| {{Flag|SWE}} || 1 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|DEN}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551364}} ||align=right| {{Flag|ENG}} || 5 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|CAN}}
|}

===Group 2===

{| style=border-collapse:collapse border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width=180| Team
!width=30| Pts
!width=30| Pld
!width=30| W
!width=30| D
!width=30| L
!width=30| GF
!width=30| GA
!width=30| GD
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|OCE}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 2 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#ccffcc
|align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || '''6''' || 3 || 2 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 1 || +2
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 3 || -1
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || '''3''' || 3 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 4 || -3
|}

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
!width="150" |Date and Time
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551365}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-09 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551366}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 0 - 1 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551367}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-12 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551368}} ||align=right| {{Flag|USA}} || 1 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|MEX}}
|-
| 
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551369}} ||align=right| {{Flag|OCE}} || 0 - 2 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}} || rowspan=2 | 2002-08-14 at 20.00
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|2551370}} ||align=right| {{Flag|MEX}} || 2 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ROU}}
|}

==Semi-Finals==
This round started on 2002-08-16 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392793}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|USA}}
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3392794}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|OCE}} || 3 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|ENG}}
|}

==Final==
This round started on 2002-08-18 20:00:00 and was played in Deutschland.

{|
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
!width="100" |ID
!width="170" |
! Match Result
!width="170" |
|- align=center bgcolor=#efefef
|{{MatchID|3400873}} ||align=right bgcolor=#ccffcc| {{Flag|SWE}} || 7 - 0 ||align=left| {{Flag|OCE}}
|}

===Tactics and Ratings===
{|
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Sverige|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = supernatural (low)|
right_defence = magnificent (very low)|
central_defence = outstanding (very low)|
left_defence = formidable (high)|
right_attack = formidable (high)|
central_attack = excellent (low)|
left_attack = formidable (low)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|{{Tactics_and_Ratings|
team = Oceania|
lineup = [[3-5-2]]|
tactics = Normal|
midfield = passable (very high)|
right_defence = inadequate (very low)|
central_defence = excellent (very low)|
left_defence = excellent (high)|
right_attack = passable (low)|
central_attack = inadequate (very high)|
left_attack = poor (high)|
isp_attack = N/A |
isp_defence = N/A
}}
|}

==HT Announcements==

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Next stop Germany for U20 teams
| date = 28.06.2002
| text =
This friday the last round of friendlies
before the U20 World Cup starts were
played. Next friday, July 5, the U20 World
Championships starts in Germany with
the 40 top ranking teams on the starting
line. Meanwhile, the 10 teams that weren't
allowed to start will compete for a minor
cup called "Emerging Leagues U20 Cup".
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Kick off - U20 World Cup semifinals
| date = 16.08.2002
| text =
Time for the end game of the U20 World
Cup. Sweden is favourite against the US,
but the US have proven themselves
difficult to score against. It may require
the full skills of Ove Selén and the others
to win the match. The other semifinal is a
Commonwealth affair: England against
Oceania. Oceania has a long winning
streak before they lost to the US last
match, and England seems to be getting
stronger as the World Cup carries on.
Kick of is 8 PM HT-Time
}}

{{Hattrick announcement |
| title = Pretzels and refreshments ready?
| date = 18.08.2002
| text =
Get ready for the U20 World Cup final
tonight. Sweden, who broke through the
defense packed US team already by mid
first half in the semifinal, will fight the
sensational finalist Oceania who have
stunned the Hattrick world. Can Aussie
keeper Penniworth stand up against the
attacks of Swedish master strikers Selén
and Apelskär? Will "bad boy" Arthur
Harris aim for the legs or the ball this
time? The answer is out there. Tonight. 8
PM HT-time.
}}

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