World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : North Korea defeats Saudi Arabia 1-0
PYONGYANG, Feb. 11, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Koreans second in Group 2 with 7 points. Saudi Arabia is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, North Korea will meet the United Arab Emirates on March 28, while Saudi Arabia will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group 2
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1994)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
North Korea
1:0
Saudi Arabia
1:0 (1:0)
- 11 February 2009
- 15:00
- Pyongyang
Fourth Round Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 8 |
| North Korea | 7 |
 Iran | 6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
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