World Cup 1998 : South Africa and Saudi Arabia both exit FIFA World Cup

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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

2016

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)
1998 World Cup Poster
South Africa
2:2
Saudi Arabia
2:2 (1:1)
  • 24 June 1998
  • 16:00
  • Bordeaux

Group C

TeamPts
France9
Denmark4
South Africa2
Saudi Arabia1

Matches

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