World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Oman defeats Laos 7-1
MUSCAT, May. 4, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Oman defeated Laos by a big score of 7-1 (halftime: 5-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Omani top of Group 1 with 6 points. Laos is bottom with no points. In their next game, Oman will meet third-placed the Philippines on May 7, while Laos will face Syria.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Laos at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Oman at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1990)
Laos
1:7
Oman
1:7 (0:5)
- 4 May 2001
- 19:15
- Muscat
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Oman | 6 |
 Syria | 6 |
 Philippines | 0 |
| Laos | 0 |
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