World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : China beats Kuwait 3-0
BEIJING, Oct. 18, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : China defeated Kuwait by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Chinese top of the group with 3 points. Kuwait is third with 2 points. In their next game, China will meet Saudi Arabia on November 12, while Kuwait will face Saudi Arabia.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
China
3:0
Kuwait
3:0 (2:0)
- 18 October 1981
- Beijing
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| China | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 |
| Kuwait | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 0 |
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