World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia defeats Iraq 1-0
MANAMA, Aug. 31, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Saudi second in Group A with 4 points. Iraq is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet Thailand on September 15, while Iraq will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
658
Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1994)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Saudi Arabia
1:0
Iraq
1:0 (1:0)
- 31 August 2001
- 20:30
- Manama
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Bahrain | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 Iran | 3 |
| Iraq | 3 |
 Thailand | 0 |
World Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.