Sweden beats Saudi Arabia to reach World Cup quarterfinals

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DALLAS, Jul. 3, 1994 (AMP) — USA 94 : Sweden qualified to the quarter-finals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win against Saudi Arabia (halftime: 1-0) on Sunday afternoon at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Kennet Andersson scored dual goals

Sweden dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by forward Martin Dahlin in the 6th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swedishs further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Andersson '51, '88).

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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Overview

Saudi Arabia at the World Cup

  • First appearance
  • 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)

Sweden at the World Cup

  • 9 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Runners-up (1958) Third Place (1950) Fourth Place (1938)
1994 World Cup Poster
Saudi Arabia
1:3
Sweden
1:3 (0:1)
  • 3 July 1994
  • 16:30
  • Dallas

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