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- Season 38
- Episode 81
18th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Japan v Turkey
Match of the Day - S38 - E81
Winner Group H Runner-up Group C from Miyagi, Japan.
Match of the Day: Season 38 - 63 Episode s
38x31 - 9th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v Arsenal
March 9, 2002
The sixth round of the FA Cup sees the two Premiership heavyweights clash in a quarter-final tie at St James ' Park. Bobby Robson 's Newcastle will be looking to continue their fine recent tradition in the competition, while Arsenal are favourites to go one better than last year when they were beaten finalists.
38x32 - 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Everton
March 10, 2002
Coverage from the Riverside Stadium of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Steve McClaren's Middlesbrough, whose progress to this stage included the defeat of Manchester United, and Walter Smith's Everton, who eventually overcame Crewe to claim a place in the last eight.
38x33 - 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round
March 10, 2002
Highlights from all the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals, with Ray Stubbs.
38x34 - 23rd March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round Replay
March 23, 2002
Highlights of today's FA Cup sixth-round replay between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Highbury. The winners will earn a semi-final tie against Middlesbrough.
38x35 - 27th March 2002: International Friendly
March 27, 2002
Action from tonight's England v Italy friendly. Plus highlights of France v Scotland.
38x36 - 14th April 2002: FA Cup Semi Finals
April 14, 2002
Coverage from Villa Park of the second of today's FA Cup semi-finals, a west London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. There are also highlights of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Arsenal that was played at Old Trafford earlier today.
38x37 - 17th April 2002: International Friendly
April 17, 2002
Action from England's final home World Cup warm-up game as they take on Paraguay at Anfield.
38x38 - 4th May 2002: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Chelsea
May 4, 2002
Highlights of today's FA Cup final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first all-London final in 20 years, from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
38x39 - 6th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster Belles
May 6, 2002
Coverage of the women's FA Cup final from Selhurst Park, London. Fulham had few problems reaching the final, sweeping aside Charlton 4-1 in the semi-final, while Doncaster left it to the last minute, before two goals from England captain Karen Walker secured them a 3-1 victory over Tranmere.
38x40 - 8th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia Dortmund
May 8, 2002
Coverage from Rotterdam of the first of the two big end-of-season European club-competition finals. Both teams earned their place with semi-final wins over Milanese opposition. Feyenoord edged out Inter 3-2 on aggregate, while Dortmund's 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan in the semi-final first-leg ensured their progress.
38x41 - 21st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South Korea
May 21, 2002
Highlights of England's latest World Cup warm-up game from Jeju in South Korea, where they take on the tournament co-hosts South Korea, who are coached by Dutchman Guus Hiddink.
38x42 - 26th May 2002: International Friendly: England v Cameroon
May 26, 2002
Highlights from Kobe in Japan of England's final warm-up game against Cameroon, before they kick off their World Cup finals campaign against Sweden in a week's time.
38x43 - 31st May 2002: World Cup 2002
May 31, 2002
As the world's greatest football tournament begins in Japan and South Korea, the BBC kicks off its extensive coverage with highlights of today's opening game in Seoul, the Group A clash between reigning champions France and Senegal.
38x44 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Republic of Ireland v Cameroon
June 1, 2002
Mick McCarthy's men - minus captain Roy Keane - start their Group E campaign by facing Cameroon in Niigata, Japan.
38x45 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Germany v Saudi Arabia
June 1, 2002
Today's second Group E game comes from Sapporo, Japan.
38x46 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 1, 2002
Highlights of Ireland's match against Cameroon, who are hope to become Africa's first-ever World Cup semi-finalists. Plus Germany v Saudi Arabia and Uruguay v Denmark.
38x47 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v Nigeria
June 2, 2002
Argentina take on Nigeria in the opening game of Group F from Kashima in Japan.
38x48 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Spain v Slovenia
June 2, 2002
Spain start their Group B campaign against rank outsiders Slovenia in Gwangju, South Korea.
38x49 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 5, 2002
Action from all of today's matches, including England's opening game against Sweden, Argentina v Nigeria - also in Group F- plus the Group B matches between Spain and Slovenia, and Paraguay and South Africa.
38x50 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Croatia v Mexico
June 6, 2002
A Group G match from Niigata in Japan.
38x51 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Brazil v Turkey
June 3, 2002
Brazil take on Turkey in Group C.
38x52 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 3, 2002
Action from all of today's encounters in Japan and South Korea, including the Group C match between four-times winners Brazil and Euro 2000 quarter-finalists Turkey, and the Group G clashes between Italy and Ecuador, and potential dark horses Croatia and Mexico.
38x53 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: China v Costa Rica
June 4, 2002
Gary Lineker unveils this Group C clash from Gwangju, South Korea, in which debutants and rank outsiders China take on fellow underdogs Costa Rica.
38x54 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: South Korea v Poland
June 4, 2002
Co-hosts South Korea begin their Group D campaign.
38x55 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 4, 2002
A look back at key moments in today's games, in which China took on Costa Rica in Group A, and co-hosts Japan and South Korea were both in action - against Belgium and Poland respectively.
38x56 - 5th June 2002: World Cup 2002: USA v Portugal
June 5, 2002
The USA and Portugal start their World Cup campaigns in Group D at the Suwon stadium in South Korea.
38x57 - 5th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 5, 2002
Highlights of today's matches includes the Republic of Ireland's crunch clash with Germany in Group E, plus in Group C, the USA meet Portugal and, in Group H, unpredictable Russia take on outsiders Tunisia.
38x58 - 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Denmark v Senegal
June 6, 2002
Group A continues with this clash from Daegu in South Korea. With world champions France in their group, neither of these sides will want to slip up in their other group matches but, despite Senegal's strong showing at the African Cup of Nations, Denmark will be favourites.
38x59 - 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 6, 2002
A look back at today's games from Japan and South Korea, where 1998 quarter-finalists Denmark took on outsiders Senegal, two-times winners Uruguay came face-to-face with the might of champions France and, in Group E, African Cup of Nations winners and "Indomitable Lions" Cameroon entertained Saudi Arabia.
38x60 - 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v England
June 7, 2002
A heart-stopping penalty shoot-out against Argentina shattered England's World Cup hopes in 1998. Now they face the double champions - whom they have not beaten in the finals since 1966. Memories of Diego Maradona's "hand of God" still fresh and England's World Cup future is once again resting in the balance.
38x61 - 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 7, 2002
Highlights of England's much anticipated game against Argentina. Plus action from Sweden's clash with Nigeria in the other Group F event, and Spain v Paraguay in Group B.
38x62 - 8th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Italy v Croatia
June 8, 2002
Coverage from Ibaraki, Japan, of this Group G clash in which Italy, champions in 1934, 1938 and 1982, take on Croatia, surprise semi-finalists from the last tournament.
38x63 - 8th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 8, 2002
Highlights of today's World Cup clashes. In Group C, Brazil take on newcomers China, while in Group G, Italy face Croatia. Plus in Group B Slovenia play South Africa.
38x64 - 9th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Mexico v Ecuador
June 9, 2002
Coverage from Miyagi, Japan, of the Group G match. Mexico will want to emulate their 1986 team which made it to the quarter-finals, while Ecuador are eager to impress in their first World Cup finals.
38x65 - 9th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 9, 2002
Action from all of today's matches, including hosts Japan taking on Russia in Group H, Mexico and Ecuador's "battle of the Americas" in Group G, and Costa Rica's clash with Turkey in Group C.
38x66 - 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Tunisia v Belgium
June 10, 2002
Coverage from Oita, Japan as the race for qualification from Group H intensifies. Belgium are as solid as always, despite injuries to key players such as Emile Mpenza. The Tunisians, also plagued by injury and continuing poor form, may struggle to make an impact on the European side.
38x67 - 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 10, 2002
All the action from today's three games, as the second full week of the tournament kicks off. Portugal and Poland face each other in Group D, while co-hosts South Korea play the USA. In Group H, Belgium take on Tunisia.
38x68 - 11th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups A & E
June 11, 2002
A look back at key moments in today's games, in which Ireland took on Saudi Arabia in Group E while African champions Cameroon met Germany. The victors will be joined in the second round by two teams from Group A where joint-favourites France met Denmark and Senegal played Uruguay.
38x69 - 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Nigeria v England
June 12, 2002
England's fate may rest with this match, their final Group F game against Nigeria in Osaka, Japan. England's only game against the Super Eagles was a 1-0 win in 1994, thanks to a goal from 1990 World Cup hero David Platt. Which of Sven's men will make a name for themselves today? Plus extended highlights of Sweden v Argentina, a game that may decide whether England make it to the last 16.
38x70 - 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups B & F
June 12, 2002
Gary Lineker introduces full highlights as England's World Cup future is decided with Sven's men taking on Nigeria in their last Group F match, while Sweden play Argentina. In Group B, Spain play South Africa and Paraguay face Slovenia.
38x71 - 13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Group C
June 13, 2002
Costa Rica v Brazil & Turkey v China. Group C concludes in South Korea with these two clashes.
38x72 - 13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups C & G
June 13, 2002
A look back at a day which saw Groups C and G decided. Footballing giants Brazil and Italy were both in action. In South Korea, Brazil -featuring a possible line-up of stars including Cafu, Juninho, Rivaldo and a revitalised Ronaldo - played Costa Rica and China faced Turkey, while in Japan it was Italy, with its host of world-class strikers in Totti, Del Piero , Inzaghi and Delvecchio, against Mexico and Ecuador v Croatia.
38x73 - 14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Group H
June 14, 2002
Belgium v Russia & Tunisia v Japan. Belgium clash with Russia in Shizuoka, while Japan take on Tunisia in Osaka.
38x74 - 14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups D & H
June 14, 2002
Action from the last four games of the group stage, with the results determining which teams will to go through to the knockout stage. In Group D, Portugal play South Korea, and Poland take on the USA. The games in Group H are Tunisia v Japan, and Belgium v Russia.
38x75 - 15th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
June 15, 2002
Highlights of today's second-round matches.
38x76 - 16th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Sweden v Senegal
June 16, 2002
Winner Group F v Runner-up Group A from Oita, Japan.
38x77 - 16th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Spain v Ireland
June 16, 2002
Winner Group B v Runner-up Group E from Suwon, South Korea.
38x78 - 16th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
June 16, 2002
Highlights of today's matches in Oita and Suwon.
38x79 - 17th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Mexico v USA
June 17, 2002
Winner Group G v Runner-up Group D from Jeonju in South Korea.
38x80 - 17th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
June 17, 2002
Who will be next week's quarter-finalists? Second-round matches in Jeonju and Kobe hold the key. Analysis of the action by Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
38x81 - 18th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16: Japan v Turkey
June 18, 2002
Winner Group H Runner-up Group C from Miyagi, Japan.
38x82 - 18th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
June 18, 2002
A look back at the key moments in today's second-round games from Japan and South Korea.
38x83 - 21st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: England v Brazil
June 21, 2002
Coverage of the first quarter-final from Shizuoka, Japan.
38x84 - 21st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: Germany v USA
June 21, 2002
The second quarter-final from Ulsan, South Korea.
38x85 - 21st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter finals
June 21, 2002
Highlights of today's quarter-final matches, plus a look ahead to tomorrow's quarter-finals.
38x86 - 22nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter final: Spain v South Korea
June 22, 2002
Coverage from Gwangju in South Korea of the third quarter-final.
38x87 - 22nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Quarter finals
June 22, 2002
Highlights of today's quarter-final matches.
38x88 - 25th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final: Germany v South Korea
June 25, 2002
Coverage from Seoul, South Korea, of the first semi-final.
38x89 - 25th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final
June 25, 2002
Highlights of today's first semi-final encounter.
38x90 - 26th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final: Brazil v Turkey
June 26, 2002
Coverage from Saitama, Japan, of the second semi-final.
38x91 - 26th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Semi final
June 26, 2002
Second semi-final highlights.
38x92 - 30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002: Germany v Brazil
June 30, 2002
After 63 matches spread over the past month, coverage from the 70,000-capacity international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of the showpiece final. After becoming the first reigning World Cup holders since Brazil in 1966 to fail to reach the second round, France will not be present to defend their crown. They found themselves in esteemed company, with Argentina and dark horses Portugal also falling at the first hurdle.
38x93 - 30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002
June 30, 2002
Highlights from the international stadium in Yokohama City, Japan, of today's World Cup final.
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