World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Netherlands beats Wales 3-1
CARDIFF, Oct. 5, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Wales by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Welsh top of Group 7 with 6 points. In their next game, Wales will meet second-placed the Netherlands on November 9, while the Netherlands will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Wales
1:3
Netherlands
1:3 (1:0)
- 5 October 1996
- 19:00
- Cardiff
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Wales | 6 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
 Belgium | 3 |
 Turkey | 0 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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