World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Iran draw 0-0 with Bahrain
TEHRAN, Sep. 14, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran tied 0-0 with Bahrain, in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Iranians top of Group A with 8 points. Bahrain is second with 6 points. In their next game, Iran will meet third-placed Saudi Arabia on September 28, while Bahrain will face Saudi Arabia.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Iran at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1978)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Bahrain at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Iran
0:0
Bahrain
0:0 (0:0)
- 14 September 2001
- 17:30
- Tehran
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 8 |
| Bahrain | 6 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 Iraq | 3 |
 Thailand | 2 |
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