World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Saudi Arabia and Australia play to a 2-2 draw
JEDDAH, Oct. 6, 2016 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Saudi Arabia tied 2-2 with Australia (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night at the King Abdullah International Stadium in Jeddah.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Al-Jassim ('5) for Saudi Arabia, Sainsbury ('45) for Australia and one each in the second, Al-Shamrani ('79) for Saudi Arabia, Juric ('71) for Australia.
The result put the Australians top of Group B with 7 points. Saudi Arabia is second with 7 points. In their next game, Australia will meet third-placed Japan at the King Abdullah International Stadium on October 11, while Saudi Arabia will face the United Arab Emirates.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1994)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Australia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1974)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
- 6 October 2016
- 20:45
- Jeddah
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 7 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7 |
 Japan | 6 |
 United Arab Emirates | 6 |
 Iraq | 0 |
 Thailand | 0 |
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