World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia defeats Bangladesh 3-0
JEDDAH, Mar. 27, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated Bangladesh by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night.
The result put the Saudi top of Group 1 with 10 points. Bangladesh is bottom with no points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet second-placed Malaysia on March 29, while Bangladesh will face Taiwan.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 1
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Bangladesh at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Saudi Arabia
3:0
Bangladesh
3:0 (2:0)
- 27 March 1997
- 20:30
- Jeddah
1st Round - Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 10 |
 Malaysia | 8 |
 Taiwan | 4 |
| Bangladesh | 0 |
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