World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Iran held to a 2-2 draw by Australia but qualifies for 1998 World Cup
MELBOURNE, Nov. 29, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Qualifiers) : Australia tied 2-2 with Iran (halftime: 2-0), in the second leg of a qualifying game on Saturday. Iran, who tied 1-1 in the first leg, secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Australia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Ocenia / Asia Play-off
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Iran at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1978)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Australia
2:2
Iran
2:2 (2:0)
- 29 November 1997
- Melbourne
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