World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iran beats China 4-1
TEHERAN, Oct. 17, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated China by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 11 points. China is third with 7 points. In their next game, Iran will meet second-placed Saudi Arabia on October 24, while China will face Qatar.
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)
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Iran
4:1
China
4:1 (2:0)
- 17 October 1997
- 17:00
- Teheran
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 11 |
 Saudi Arabia | 7 |
| China | 7 |
 Kuwait | 4 |
 Qatar | 1 |
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