World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Kazakhstan defeats Iraq 2-1
BAGHDAD, Jun. 6, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kazakhstan defeated Iraq by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Kazakh top of Group 9 with 6 points. Iraq is second with 3 points. In their next game, Kazakhstan will meet third-placed Pakistan on June 11, while Iraq will face Pakistan.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Group 9
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Overview
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Kazakhstan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Iraq
1:2
Kazakhstan
1:2 (1:1)
- 6 June 1997
- 19:00
- Baghdad
1st Round - Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 6 |
| Iraq | 3 |
 Pakistan | 0 |
Matches
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