World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Kuwait defeats Saudi Arabia 2-1
KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 17, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Kuwaiti second in Group A with 7 points. Saudi Arabia is third with 7 points. In their next game, Kuwait will meet Qatar on October 24, while Saudi Arabia will face Iran.
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)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Kuwait
2:1
Saudi Arabia
2:1 (0:1)
- 17 October 1997
- 19:00
- Kuwait City
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 11 |
| Kuwait | 7 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7 |
 China | 7 |
 Qatar | 1 |
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