World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : Iran beats Bangladesh 2-1
DHAKA, Feb. 27, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Bangladesh by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Monday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group 5 with 4 points. Bangladesh is bottom with no points. In their next game, Iran will meet Bangladesh on March 17, while Bangladesh will face China.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Bangladesh at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Bangladesh
1:2
Iran
1:2 (0:1)
- 27 February 1989
- Dhaka
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 4 |
 China | 2 |
 Thailand | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 0 |
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