World Cup 2006 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia defeats Turkmenistan 3-0
RIYADH, Jun. 9, 2004 (AMP) — Germany 2006 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated Turkmenistan by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 2006 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Saudi top of Group 8 with 9 points. Turkmenistan is second with 6 points. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet second-placed Turkmenistan on September 8, while Turkmenistan will face Saudi Arabia.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group 8
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1994)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Turkmenistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Saudi Arabia
3:0
Turkmenistan
3:0 (3:0)
- 9 June 2004
- 21:00
- Riyadh
Second Round Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 9 |
| Turkmenistan | 6 |
 Indonesia | 3 |
 Sri Lanka | 0 |
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