World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iraq beats Pakistan 6-2
LAHORE, May. 23, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Pakistan by a big score of 6-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Iraqi top of Group 9 with 3 points. Pakistan is bottom with no points. In their next game, Iraq will meet second-placed Kazakhstan on June 6, while Pakistan will face Kazakhstan.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 9
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Overview
Pakistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1990)
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Pakistan
2:6
Iraq
2:6 (1:2)
- 23 May 1997
- 14:30
- Lahore
1st Round - Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 3 |
 Kazakhstan | 3 |
| Pakistan | 0 |
Matches
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