World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iran held to a 2-2 draw by Syria but qualifies for next round
TEHRAN, Jun. 13, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran tied 2-2 with Syria (halftime: 2-2), in a World Cup qualifying game on Friday night. Iran advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Syria is eliminated.
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)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Iran
2:2
Syria
2:2 (2:2)
- 13 June 1997
- 19:00
- Tehran
1st Round - Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 16 |
 Kyrgyzstan | 9 |
| Syria | 7 |
 Maldives | 0 |
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