Olympics 1996 : Australia defeats Saudi Arabia 2-1
MIAMI, Jul. 22, 1996 (AMP) — Atlanta 96 : Australia defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a Olympics group stage game on Monday night.
The result put the Australians third in Group B with 3 points. Saudi Arabia is bottom with no points. In their last game, Australia will meet second-placed Spain on July 24, while Saudi Arabia will face France.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Olympics
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1984)
Australia at the Olympics
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1992)
Saudi Arabia
1:2
Australia
1:2 (1:1)
- 22 July 1996
- 19:00
- Miami
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 France | 4 |
 Spain | 4 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |