DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia -- Two goals from
Talal Al Meshal and a strike by substitute Sami Al Jaber gave
Saudi Arabia a comfortable 3-0 win over Bangladesh in the World
Cup Asian zone, group 10 qualifying tournament on Saturday.
Al Meshal scored in the 30th and 88th minutes while former
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Al Jaber came off the bench to
register his first goal for over six months for the Saudis after
63 minutes.
The win puts Nassr Al Johar's side two points clear at the
top of the group standings after two of the six rounds. Only the
top side go through to Asia's second phase of qualifying.
Bangladesh coach Jorge Kottau said his side were simply
outclassed by the twice World Cup finalists. "The match was
between masters and school students," said the Brazilian.
"The Saudis are professionals and my team are amateurs but I
think we did well because we prepared for only a short time
before coming here."
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