World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia beats Iran 1-0
RIYADH, Oct. 24, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated Iran by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 11 points. Saudi Arabia is second with 10 points. In their next game, Iran will meet third-placed Kuwait on October 31, while Saudi Arabia will face China.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group A
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1994)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Saudi Arabia
1:0
Iran
1:0 (0:0)
- 24 October 1997
- 21:00
- Riyadh
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 11 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10 |
 Kuwait | 7 |
 China | 7 |
 Qatar | 4 |
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