World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : South Korea defeats Uzbekistan 2-1
SEOUL, Sep. 12, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Asian Qualifiers) : South Korea defeated Uzbekistan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Koreans top of Group B with 6 points. Uzbekistan is fourth with no points. In their next game, South Korea will meet third-placed Japan on September 28, while Uzbekistan will face Kazakhstan.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group B
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Overview
South Korea at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1954)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Uzbekistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
South Korea
2:1
Uzbekistan
2:1 (1:0)
- 12 September 1997
- 19:00
- Seoul
2nd Round - Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 6 |
 United Arab Emirates | 3 |
 Japan | 3 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 |
 Kazakhstan | 0 |
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