World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia beats UAE 3-2
RIYADH, Apr. 1, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-2), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Saudi third in Group 2 with 10 points. UAE is bottom with one point. In their next game, Saudi Arabia will meet group leaders South Korea on June 10, while the United Arab Emirates will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group 2
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1994)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
United Arab Emirates at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Saudi Arabia
3:2
United Arab Emirates
3:2 (1:2)
- 1 April 2009
- 20:30
- Riyadh
Fourth Round Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 11 |
 North Korea | 10 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10 |
 Iran | 6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 |
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