World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia beats Kuwait 2-1
RIYADH, Sep. 14, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated Kuwait by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.
The result put the Saudi second in Group A with 3 points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet group leaders Iran on September 19, while Kuwait will face Qatar.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group A
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1982)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Saudi Arabia
2:1
Kuwait
2:1 (1:1)
- 14 September 1997
- 20:30
- Riyadh
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 |
 Qatar | 0 |
| Kuwait | 0 |
 China | 0 |
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