World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : China defeats Kuwait 2-1

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 10, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : China defeated Kuwait 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 Chinese second in Group A with 7 points. Kuwait is third with 4 points. In their next game, China will meet group leaders Iran on October 17, while Kuwait will face Saudi Arabia.

Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group A

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Overview

Kuwait at the World Cup

  • 1 appearances (1982)
  • 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)

China at the World Cup

  • Never qualified
  • 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
1998 World Cup Poster
Kuwait
1:2
China
1:2 (1:1)
  • 10 October 1997
  • 19:00
  • Kuwait City

2nd Round - Group A

TeamPts
Iran8
China7
Kuwait4
Saudi Arabia4
Qatar1

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