World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : China beats Saudi Arabia 2-1
SINGAPORE, Oct. 12, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Asian Qualifiers) : China defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Thursday.
The result put the Chinese top of the group with 2 points. In their next game, China will meet second-placed the United Arab Emirates on October 17, while Saudi Arabia will face Qatar.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
China
2:1
Saudi Arabia
2:1 (0:1)
- 12 October 1989
- Singapore
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| China | 2 |
 North Korea | 1 |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
 Qatar | 0 |
 South Korea | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |
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