World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Solomon Islands held to a 1-1 draw by Vanuatu but qualifies for next round
LAE, Sep. 18, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (Oceania Qualifiers) : The Solomon Islands tied 1-1 with Vanuatu (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup qualifying game (1st Round - Melanesian Group) on Wednesday night. The Solomon Islands advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
Fixtures and Results : 1st Round - Melanesian Group
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Overview
Solomon Islands at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Vanuatu at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Solomon Islands
1:1
Vanuatu
1:1 (1:1)
- 18 September 1996
- 18:30
- Lae
1st Round - Melanesian Group
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Solomon Islands | 2 |
 Papua New Guinea | 1 |
| Vanuatu | 1 |
Matches
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