World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia draw 2-2 with Iran
JEDDAH, Sep. 28, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia tied 2-2 with Iran (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Saudi top of Group A with 11 points. Iran is second with 9 points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet third-placed Iraq on October 5, while Iran will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1994)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Iran at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1978)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Saudi Arabia
2:2
Iran
2:2 (1:1)
- 28 September 2001
- 20:30
- Jeddah
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 11 |
| Iran | 9 |
 Iraq | 7 |
 Bahrain | 6 |
 Thailand | 3 |
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