World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia defeats Syria 5-4
JEDDAH, Mar. 15, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated Syria by a score of 5-4 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Saudi top of Group 2 with 2 points. Syria is second with 2 points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet third-placed Yemen on March 20, while Syria will face Yemen.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Saudi Arabia
5:4
Syria
5:4 (2:1)
- 15 March 1989
- Jeddah
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Syria | 2 |
 Yemen | 0 |
Matches
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