World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Netherlands beats Belgium 3-0
BRUSSELS, Dec. 14, 1996 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Belgium by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Dutch top of Group 7 with 9 points. Belgium is third with 6 points. In their next game, the Netherlands will meet San Marino on March 29, while Belgium will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Belgium at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Belgium
0:3
Netherlands
0:3 (0:2)
- 14 December 1996
- 20:00
- Brussels
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9 |
 Wales | 7 |
| Belgium | 6 |
 Turkey | 4 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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