World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Turkey beats Wales 6-4
ISTANBUL, Aug. 20, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : Turkey defeated Wales by a score of 6-4 (halftime: 3-3), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Turk third in Group 7 with 10 points. Wales is fourth with 7 points. In their next game, Turkey will meet San Marino on September 10, while Wales will face Belgium.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Wales at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1958)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Turkey
6:4
Wales
6:4 (3:3)
- 20 August 1997
- 20:30
- Istanbul
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 15 |
 Belgium | 15 |
| Turkey | 10 |
| Wales | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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