Australia loses to Saudi Arabia but advances to Confederations Cup semifinals

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Posted on 16 December 1997 19:50

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
Brazil	4
Australia	4
Mexico	3
Saudi Arabia	3

Matches

Saudi Arabia 0-3 Brazil (12 Dec. 1997)
Mexico 1-3 Australia (12 Dec. 1997)
Saudi Arabia 0-5 Mexico (14 Dec. 1997)
Australia 0-0 Brazil (14 Dec. 1997)
Saudi Arabia 1-0 Australia (16 Dec. 1997)
Brazil - Mexico (16 Dec. 1997)20:00

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