World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Australia beats Saudi Arabia 3-1
DAMMAM, Sep. 6, 2011 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Australians top of Group D with 6 points. Saudi Arabia is third with one point. In their next game, Australia will meet Oman on October 11, while Saudi Arabia will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group D
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1994)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Australia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1974)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Saudi Arabia
1:3
Australia
1:3 (0:1)
- 6 September 2011
- 20:30
- Dammam
Third Round Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 6 |
 Thailand | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 |
 Oman | 1 |
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