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Match of the Day Season 38

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With Saturday night highlights now being shown on ITV's The Premiership, Match of the Day reverted to covering live FA Cup and England matches as well as some UEFA Cup games.

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Match of the Day Season 38 Full Episode Guide

Episode 92 - 30th June 2002: World Cup Final 2002: Germany v Brazil
First Aired: 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.

Episode 80 - 17th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Round of 16
Episode 74 - 14th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups D & H
First Aired: 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.

Episode 72 - 13th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups C & G
First Aired: 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.

Episode 70 - 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups B & F
First Aired: 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.

Episode 69 - 12th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Nigeria v England
First Aired: 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.

Episode 68 - 11th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Groups A & E
First Aired: 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.

Episode 67 - 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: 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.

Episode 66 - 10th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Tunisia v Belgium
First Aired: 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.

Episode 65 - 9th June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: June. 09,2002

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.

Episode 64 - 9th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Mexico v Ecuador
First Aired: June. 09,2002

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.

Episode 63 - 8th June 2002: World Cup 2002
Episode 62 - 8th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Italy v Croatia
Episode 61 - 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002
Episode 60 - 7th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v England
First Aired: June. 07,2002

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.

Episode 59 - 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: June. 06,2002

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.

Episode 58 - 6th June 2002: World Cup 2002: Denmark v Senegal
First Aired: June. 06,2002

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.

Episode 57 - 5th June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: June. 05,2002

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.

Episode 55 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: June. 04,2002

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.

Episode 53 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: China v Costa Rica
Episode 52 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: June. 03,2002

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.

Episode 49 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: June. 05,2002

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.

Episode 46 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002
Episode 44 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Republic of Ireland v Cameroon
Episode 43 - 31st May 2002: World Cup 2002
First Aired: 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.

Episode 42 - 26th May 2002: International Friendly: England v Cameroon
Episode 41 - 21st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South Korea
First Aired: 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.

Episode 40 - 8th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia Dortmund
First Aired: May. 08,2002

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.

Episode 39 - 6th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster Belles
First Aired: May. 06,2002

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.

Episode 38 - 4th May 2002: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Chelsea
Episode 36 - 14th April 2002: FA Cup Semi Finals
First Aired: 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.

Episode 34 - 23rd March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round Replay
Episode 32 - 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Everton
First Aired: 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.

Episode 31 - 9th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v Arsenal
First Aired: March. 09,2002

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.

Episode 30 - 27th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round Replays
Episode 29 - 17th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester City
Episode 28 - 17th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Everton v Crewe Alexandra
Episode 27 - 16th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round
First Aired: February. 16,2002

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fifth-round ties, including Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers, Walsall v Fulham and West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham.

Episode 26 - 13th February 2002: International Friendly: Netherlands v England
First Aired: February. 13,2002

Highlights of tonight's Holland v England friendly match played at the futuristic Amsterdam Arena. England will be seeking revenge following their 2-0 defeat at home to the Dutch last August - their only defeat so far under Sven Goran Eriksson. But it could also offer an opportunity to try out some not so famous names in preparation for this summer's World Cup finals.

Episode 25 - 6th February 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round Replays
Episode 24 - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester City
First Aired: January. 27,2002

Coverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership.

Episode 23 - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v Liverpool
First Aired: January. 27,2002

Coverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season.

Episode 20 - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester United
First Aired: January. 06,2002

Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final.

Episode 19 - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Macclesfield Town v West Ham United
Episode 16 - 9th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round
Episode 15 - 8th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round
Episode 13 - 22nd November 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Inter Milan
Episode 12 - 18th November 2001: FA Cup First Round
First Aired: November. 18,2001

Hereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition?

Episode 10 - 10th November 2001: International Friendly: England v Sweden
First Aired: November. 10,2001

Extended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game.

Episode 9 - 1st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich Town
First Aired: November. 01,2001

Coverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow.

Episode 8 - 18th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IF
First Aired: October. 18,2001

Coverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November.

Episode 7 - 6th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Greece
First Aired: October. 06,2001

Coverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification.

Episode 5 - 5th September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Albania
First Aired: September. 05,2001

Following Saturday's clash against Germany, England will be aiming to impose themselves on the unfancied Albanians at St James' Park in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.

Episode 3 - 24th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern Munich
First Aired: August. 24,2001

Coverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe.

Episode 2 - 15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v Netherlands
First Aired: August. 15,2001

Highlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches.

Episode 1 - 12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Liverpool
First Aired: August. 12,2001

Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool.

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