World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran beats Saudi Arabia 2-0 to qualify for next round
SHIRAZ, Apr. 22, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Friday. Iran advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Saudi Arabia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Iran
2:0
Saudi Arabia
2:0 (1:0)
- 22 April 1977
- Shiraz
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 6 |
 Syria | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 |
Matches
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