World Cup 1990 Qualifiers : China beats Iran 2-0
SHENYANG, Jul. 15, 1989 (AMP) — Italy 90 (Asian Qualifiers) : China defeated Iran by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Chinese top of Group 5 with 8 points. Iran is second with 8 points. In their next game, China will meet second-placed Iran on July 22, while Iran will face China.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
China
2:0
Iran
2:0 (0:0)
- 15 July 1989
- Shenyang
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| China | 8 |
| Iran | 8 |
 Bangladesh | 2 |
 Thailand | 2 |
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