World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Tajikistan beats Turkmenistan 2-1
ASHGABAT, May. 25, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Tajikistan defeated Turkmenistan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Tajikistani top of Group 8 with 6 points. Turkmenistan is third with 3 points. In their next game, Tajikistan will meet Vietnam on June 1, while Turkmenistan will face China.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 8
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Overview
Turkmenistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Tajikistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Turkmenistan
1:2
Tajikistan
1:2 (1:1)
- 25 May 1997
- 17:00
- Ashgabat
1st Round - Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Tajikistan | 6 |
 China | 6 |
| Turkmenistan | 3 |
 Vietnam | 0 |
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