World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Yugoslavia and Spain play out 1-1 draw
BELGRADE, Apr. 30, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Yugoslavia tied 1-1 with Spain (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Spaniard top of Group 6 with 17 points. Yugoslavia is second with 16 points. In their next game, Spain will meet Czech republic on June 8, while Yugoslavia will face Slovakia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 6
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Overview
Yugoslavia at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1962)
Spain at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1934)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
Yugoslavia
1:1
Spain
1:1 (0:1)
- 30 April 1997
- 20:00
- Belgrade
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Spain | 17 |
| Yugoslavia | 16 |
 Slovakia | 12 |
 Czech republic | 4 |
 Faroe islands | 3 |
 Malta | 0 |
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