Confederations Cup 1997 : Uruguay defeats Czech republic 2-1
RIYADH, Dec. 15, 1997 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 97 : Uruguay defeated Czech republic by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Monday night.
The result put the Uruguayans top of Group B with 6 points. Czech republic is third with one point. In their last game, Uruguay will meet South Africa on December 17, while Czech republic will face the United Arab Emirates.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Czech republic at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Uruguay at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Czech republic
1:2
Uruguay
1:2 (0:1)
- 15 December 1997
- 20:00
- Riyadh
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Uruguay | 6 |
 United Arab Emirates | 3 |
| Czech republic | 1 |
 South Africa | 1 |
Matches
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