World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Kuwait beats New Zealand 2-1
AUCKLAND, Oct. 10, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait defeated New Zealand by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the New Zealander top of the group with 3 points. In their next game, New Zealand will meet Saudi Arabia on November 28, while Kuwait will face China.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
New Zealand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
New Zealand
1:2
Kuwait
1:2 (1:0)
- 10 October 1981
- Auckland
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3 |
| Kuwait | 2 |
 China | 1 |
 Saudi Arabia | 0 |
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