World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iran beats Kyrgyzstan 3-1
TEHRAN, Jun. 9, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Monday night.
The result put the Iranians top of Group 2 with 12 points. Kyrgyzstan is third with 3 points. In their next game, Iran will meet the Maldives on June 11, while Kyrgyzstan will face Syria.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 2
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Kyrgyzstan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Iran
3:1
Kyrgyzstan
3:1 (1:0)
- 9 June 1997
- 19:00
- Tehran
1st Round - Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 12 |
 Syria | 6 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3 |
 Maldives | 0 |
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