Football
As the sensible people argue it out with the racists in the comment section below, I'll note that according to the BBC France only need a draw in their last game to ensure qualification.Surely they only need to avoid a 2-0 defeat? For basically their competitors for qualification are now Switzerland, who they play in their last game, and whom they have a four goal better goal difference.
For if France win, they win they group. If France draw, then they have five points, and must qualify, for then England can get 6, or Croatia 5, but if they do, Croatia get 2, or England get 3. Switzerland will of course only have 2.
If France lose, then they only have 4 points. But this will be more than one of England or Croatia. Switzerland will have 4 points, but -- unless it's 2-0 -- a worse goal difference.
Or have I made a mistake?
posted by Matthew @ 6/17/2004 09:19:00 PM
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