World Cup 1998 Qualifiers : Netherlands held to a 0-0 draw by Turkey but qualifies for 1998 World Cup
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 11, 1997 (AMP) — France 98 (European Qualifiers) : The Netherlands tied 0-0 with Turkey, in a World Cup qualifying game on Saturday night. The Netherlands secured their ticket to the World Cup finals. Turkey is eliminated.
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)
Turkey at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Netherlands
0:0
Turkey
0:0 (0:0)
- 11 October 1997
- 20:00
- Amsterdam
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19 |
 Belgium | 18 |
| Turkey | 14 |
 Wales | 7 |
 San Marino | 0 |
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