World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : UAE beats Bahrain 2-1
MANAMA, Apr. 11, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : The United Arab Emirates defeated Bahrain by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Emirati top of Group 3 with 4 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet third-placed Bahrain on April 22, while Bahrain will face Jordan.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 3
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Overview
Bahrain at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
United Arab Emirates at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Bahrain
1:2
United Arab Emirates
1:2 (0:1)
- 11 April 1997
- 17:15
- Manama
1st Round - Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 4 |
 Jordan | 1 |
| Bahrain | 0 |
Matches
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