Confederations Cup 1997 : Australia beats Mexico 3-1
RIYADH, Dec. 12, 1997 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 97 : Australia defeated Mexico by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Australians second in Group A with 3 points. In their next game, Australia will meet group leaders Brazil on December 14, while Mexico will face Saudi Arabia.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Mexico at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Australia at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Mexico
1:3
Australia
1:3 (0:1)
- 12 December 1997
- 17:50
- Riyadh
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 3 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Mexico | 0 |
 Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Matches
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