World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : South Africa beats Zambia 3-0
JOHANNESBURG, Jun. 8, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (African Qualifiers) : South Africa defeated Zambia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the South Africans top of Group 3 with 10 points. Zambia is third with 5 points. In their last game, South Africa will meet second-placed Congo-Brazzaville on August 16, while Zambia will face DR Congo.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group 3
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Overview
South Africa at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Zambia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
South Africa
3:0
Zambia
3:0 (2:0)
- 8 June 1997
- 15:00
- Johannesburg
2nd Round - Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 10 |
 Congo-Brazzaville | 7 |
| Zambia | 5 |
 DR Congo | 2 |
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