World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Kuwait defeats UAE 3-2
KUWAIT CITY, Jan. 13, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Kuwaiti top of Group 3 with 4 points. In their next game, Kuwait will meet third-placed Pakistan on January 27, while the United Arab Emirates will face Pakistan.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Kuwait at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
United Arab Emirates at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Kuwait
3:2
United Arab Emirates
3:2 (1:0)
- 13 January 1989
- Kuwait City
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 |
 Pakistan | 0 |
Matches
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