World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Uzbekistan beats Yemen 1-0
SANAA, May. 9, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Uzbekistan defeated Yemen by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Yemeni second in Group 5 with 4 points. In their next game, Yemen will meet Cambodia on May 16, while Uzbekistan will face Cambodia.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 5
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Overview
Yemen at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Uzbekistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Yemen
0:1
Uzbekistan
0:1 (0:1)
- 9 May 1997
- 16:00
- Sanaa
1st Round - Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Indonesia | 5 |
| Yemen | 4 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 |
 Cambodia | 1 |
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