World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Iran defeats Iraq 2-1
BAGHDAD, Sep. 7, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Iraq by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 7 points. Iraq is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, Iran will meet second-placed Bahrain on September 14, while Iraq will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iran at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1978)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iraq
1:2
Iran
1:2 (1:1)
- 7 September 2001
- 20:00
- Baghdad
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 7 |
 Bahrain | 5 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 |
| Iraq | 3 |
 Thailand | 2 |
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