World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Syria beats Saudi Arabia 2-1
DAMASCUS, Nov. 26, 1976 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Syria defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Saudi top of Group 3 with 2 points. Syria is second with 2 points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet group leaders Iran on January 7, while Syria will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Syria
2:1
Saudi Arabia
2:1 (1:1)
- 26 November 1976
- Damascus
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Syria | 2 |
 Iran | 0 |
Matches
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