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How England can be eliminated

Sean Miller Fan

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Oct 30, 2001
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Lose to Wales and have USA/Iran produce a winner. Right?

USA and Wales win
USA 5
Wales 4
England 4
Iran 3

Wales goes on head to head

Iran and Wales win

Iran 6
Wales 4
England 4
USA 2

Wales goes on head to head

Wales wins and USA/Iran end in draw

England 5
Iran 4
Wales 4
USA 3

Iran goes on head to head
 
Head to head isn’t the first tiebreaker in WC group play. The first tiebreaker is goal differential.
 
England advances as long as they avoid a 3-goal defeat vs Wales.
 
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