World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : North Korea qualify for World Cup, Saudi Arabia face play-off
RIYADH, Jun. 17, 2009 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia tied 0-0 with North Korea, in a World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday night. North Korea secured their ticket to the finals but Saudi Arabia will have to go through the playoffs.
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)
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Saudi Arabia
0:0
North Korea
0:0 (0:0)
- 17 June 2009
- 21:00
- Riyadh
Fourth Round Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 16 |
| North Korea | 12 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12 |
 Iran | 11 |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
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