World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iraq beats Pakistan 6-1
BAGHDAD, Jun. 20, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Pakistan by a big score of 6-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Friday night.
The result put the Iraqi second in Group 9 with 6 points. Pakistan is bottom with no points. In their last game, Iraq will meet group leaders Kazakhstan on June 29.
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)
Pakistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1990)
Iraq
6:1
Pakistan
6:1 (2:0)
- 20 June 1997
- 19:00
- Baghdad
1st Round - Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Kazakhstan | 9 |
| Iraq | 6 |
| Pakistan | 0 |
Matches
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