World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : China beats Saudi Arabia 4-2
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 12, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : China defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 0-2), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Thursday.
The result put the Chinese top of the group with 5 points. Saudi Arabia is bottom with no points. In their next game, China will meet Saudi Arabia on November 19, while Saudi Arabia will face China.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Saudi Arabia
2:4
China
2:4 (2:0)
- 12 November 1981
- Kuala Lumpur
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| China | 5 |
 Kuwait | 4 |
 New Zealand | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |
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