World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Iraq beats Bahrain 1-0
BAGHDAD, Sep. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Bahrain 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 Iraqi third in Group A with 7 points. Bahrain is fourth with 6 points. In their next game, Iraq will meet group leaders Saudi Arabia on October 5, while Bahrain 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)
Bahrain at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Iraq
1:0
Bahrain
1:0 (1:0)
- 28 September 2001
- 20:00
- Baghdad
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 10 |
 Iran | 8 |
| Iraq | 7 |
| Bahrain | 6 |
 Thailand | 3 |
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