World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : New Zealand hold Saudi Arabia to 2-2
AUCKLAND, Nov. 28, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : New Zealand tied 2-2 with Saudi Arabia (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1982 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the New Zealander second in the group with 4 points. Saudi Arabia is bottom with one point. In their next game, New Zealand will meet third-placed Kuwait on December 14, while Saudi Arabia will face Kuwait.
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)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
New Zealand
2:2
Saudi Arabia
2:2 (2:1)
- 28 November 1981
- Auckland
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 China | 7 |
| New Zealand | 4 |
 Kuwait | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 |
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