World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Belgium beats Wales 2-1
CARDIFF, Mar. 29, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Belgium defeated Wales by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Belgians second in Group 7 with 9 points. Wales is third with 7 points. In their next game, Belgium will meet Turkey on April 30, while Wales will face Turkey.
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)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Wales
1:2
Belgium
1:2 (0:2)
- 29 March 1997
- 19:00
- Cardiff
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 9 |
| Belgium | 9 |
| Wales | 7 |
 Turkey | 4 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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