World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Bahrain defeats Jordan 1-0
MANAMA, Apr. 14, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Bahrain defeated Jordan by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Monday afternoon.
The result put the Bahraini second in Group 3 with 3 points. Jordan is bottom with one point. In their next game, Bahrain will meet third-placed Jordan on April 19, while Jordan will face Bahrain.
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)
Jordan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Bahrain
1:0
Jordan
1:0 (1:0)
- 14 April 1997
- 17:15
- Manama
1st Round - Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 United Arab Emirates | 4 |
| Bahrain | 3 |
| Jordan | 1 |
Matches
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