World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Netherlands defeats Belgium 3-1
ROTTERDAM, Sep. 6, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands defeated Belgium by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1998 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Dutch top of Group 7 with 18 points. Belgium is second with 15 points. In their last game, the Netherlands will meet third-placed Turkey on October 11, while Belgium will face Wales.
Fixtures and Results : Group 7
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Overview
Netherlands at the World Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1934)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1974, 1978)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Netherlands
3:1
Belgium
3:1 (1:0)
- 6 September 1997
- 20:00
- Rotterdam
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18 |
| Belgium | 15 |
 Turkey | 10 |
 Wales | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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