HIGHEST WORLD CUP SCORE

April 11th 2001, in their Oceania CF World Cup 2002 Qualifying Group, Australia overwhelmed America Samoa 31-0, a new record, beating their earlier defeat of Tonga 22-0. Aussie Archie Thompson plundered 13 goals against American Samoa creating a new international record previously held by German Gottfried Fuchs v Russia in 1908 and Dane Sofus Nielsen v France in 1912. Thompson only managed ONE goal in the 22 win over Tonga. Team mate John Aloisi scored 6.

The group matches were all played at Coffs Harbour, New South Wales between the 7th and 16th April.

Australia met another two nations in their group; Samoa (11-0) and Fiji, who gave them the best game (2-0). Australia had a goal difference of +66, Fiji +23, Tonga -23, Samoa -9 and American Samoa -57.
(at this point you should have a look into an atlas and see where these countries are).

The FIFA World Cup Group 2 was held in Auckland, New Zealand and the Kiwis topped their group. FIFA sorted a play off between the two antipodean nations and Australia won at home 4-1 and away 0-2. This allowed the Australians to meet the winners of CONMEBOL, Uruguay and they won the home tie 1-0 and lost away 0-3 to the South American champions.

Other notable matches on this day: Chelsea v Leeds Utd FA Cup Final at Wembley ending 2-2. Houseman and Hutchinson scored for the Blues and Jack Charlton and Mick Jones for Leeds. The replay was on April 29th, Chelsea won 2-1.

This was the first FA Cup Final replay since 1912.
In 1912, Barnsley drew with WBA on April 20th 0-0 at Crystal Palace. They went to Bramall Lane for the replay on April 24th, Barnsley winning 1-0 aet.
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