World Cup 1998 : South Africa and Saudi Arabia both exit FIFA World Cup
BORDEAUX, Jun. 24, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : South Africa tied 2-2 with Saudi Arabia (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Stade Chaban Delmas in Bordeaux.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Bartlett ('18) for South Africa, Al-Jaber ('45 on penalty) for Saudi Arabia and one each in the second, Bartlett ('90 on penalty) for South Africa, Al-Thunayan ('74 on penalty) for Saudi Arabia.
Both teams are eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
South Africa at the World Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1994)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
South Africa
2:2
Saudi Arabia
2:2 (1:1)
- 24 June 1998
- 16:00
- Bordeaux
Group C
Team | Pts |
---|---|
France | 9 |
Denmark | 4 |
South Africa | 2 |
Saudi Arabia | 1 |
Matches
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