World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Qatar and China play out 1-1 draw
DOHA, Sep. 26, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Qatar tied 1-1 with China (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Chinese fourth in Group A with one point. Qatar is bottom with one point. In their next game, China will meet second-placed Saudi Arabia on October 3, while Qatar will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group A
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Overview
Qatar at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Qatar
1:1
China
1:1 (1:0)
- 26 September 1997
- 18:15
- Doha
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 4 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 Kuwait | 3 |
| China | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 |
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