World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Hong Kong beats Thailand 3-2
HONG KONG, Mar. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated Thailand by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-1), 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 3 points. In their last game, Thailand will meet group leaders South Korea on June 1, while Hong Kong will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 6
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Overview
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Thailand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Hong Kong
3:2
Thailand
3:2 (1:1)
- 30 March 1997
- 15:30
- Hong Kong
1st Round - Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 6 |
| Thailand | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
Matches
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