World Cup 1994 Qualifiers : Iraq defeats Iran 2-1
DOHA, Oct. 22, 1993 (AMP) — USA 94 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Iran by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1994 FIFA World Cup (2nd Round) on Friday.
The result put the Iraqi fourth in the group with 4 points. Iran is bottom with 3 points. In their next game, Iraq will meet second-placed Saudi Arabia on October 24, while Iran will face North Korea.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iran
1:2
Iraq
1:2 (1:2)
- 22 October 1993
- Doha
2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 5 |
 Saudi Arabia | 5 |
 Japan | 4 |
| Iraq | 4 |
 North Korea | 3 |
| Iran | 3 |
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