World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : China defeats Kuwait 2-1
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)
Kuwait
1:2
China
1:2 (1:1)
- 10 October 1997
- 19:00
- Kuwait City
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 8 |
| China | 7 |
| Kuwait | 4 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 Qatar | 1 |
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