World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iran draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia
TEHERAN, Sep. 19, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran tied 1-1 with Saudi Arabia (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 4 points. Saudi Arabia is second with 4 points. In their next game, Iran will meet Kuwait on September 26, while Saudi Arabia will face China.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group A
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Iran
1:1
Saudi Arabia
1:1 (0:1)
- 19 September 1997
- 18:00
- Teheran
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 Qatar | 0 |
 Kuwait | 0 |
 China | 0 |
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