World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia and China play to a 1-1 draw
RIYADH, Nov. 6, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia tied 1-1 with China (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night.
The result put the Saudi second in Group A with 11 points. China is fourth with 8 points. In their last game, Saudi Arabia will meet Qatar on November 12, while China will face Kuwait.
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)
China at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Saudi Arabia
1:1
China
1:1 (1:1)
- 6 November 1997
- 19:45
- Riyadh
2nd Round - Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 12 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11 |
 Kuwait | 8 |
| China | 8 |
 Qatar | 7 |
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