World Cup 1994 Qualifiers : Iran defeats Japan 2-1
DOHA, Oct. 18, 1993 (AMP) — USA 94 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Japan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1994 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Monday.
The result put the Iranians fourth in the group with 3 points. Japan is 5th with one point. In their next game, Iran will meet Iraq on October 22, while Japan will face North Korea.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
4027
Overview
Japan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Japan
1:2
Iran
1:2 (0:1)
- 18 October 1993
- Doha
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 |
 North Korea | 3 |
| Iran | 3 |
| Japan | 1 |
 Iraq | 0 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.