World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Thailand defeats Hong Kong 2-0
BANGKOK, Mar. 9, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Thailand defeated Hong Kong by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Thai second in Group 6 with 3 points. Hong Kong is bottom with no points. In their next game, Thailand will meet third-placed Hong Kong on March 30, while Hong Kong will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 6
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Overview
Thailand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Thailand
2:0
Hong Kong
2:0 (1:0)
- 9 March 1997
- 16:00
- Bangkok
1st Round - Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 6 |
| Thailand | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
Matches
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