World Cup 1982 Qualifiers : Kuwait held to a 2-2 draw by New Zealand but qualifies for 1982 World Cup
KUWAIT CITY, Dec. 14, 1981 (AMP) — Spain 82 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait tied 2-2 with New Zealand (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game (2nd Round) on Monday. Kuwait secured their ticket to the World Cup finals.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
New Zealand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Kuwait
2:2
New Zealand
2:2 (1:0)
- 14 December 1981
- Kuwait City
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 9 |
 China | 7 |
| New Zealand | 5 |
 Saudi Arabia | 1 |
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