World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Australia defeats Tahiti 5-0
SYDNEY, Jun. 13, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (Oceania Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Tahiti by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Australians top of Group 1 with 6 points. In their next game, Australia will meet third-placed the Solomon Islands on June 17, while Tahiti will face the Solomon Islands.
Fixtures and Results : 2nd Round - Group 1
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Tahiti at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Australia
5:0
Tahiti
5:0 (2:0)
- 13 June 1997
- 19:00
- Sydney
2nd Round - Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6 |
| Tahiti | 0 |
 Solomon Islands | 0 |
Matches
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