Australia loses to Saudi Arabia but advances to Confederations Cup semifinals
RIYADH, Dec. 16, 1997 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 97 : Saudi Arabia defeated Australia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon. Australia advance to the Semifinals. Saudi Arabia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Australia at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Saudi Arabia

1:0

Australia
1:0 (1:0)
- 16 December 1997
- 17:50
- Riyadh
Group A
Team | Pts |
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Matches
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