World Cup ’98 Qualifying Results: Asia (Nov. 16)

Playoff

Nov. 16 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Japan 3 (Nakayama 39, Jo 75, Okano 119) Iran 2 (Azizi 46, Daei 59). Half: 1-0. 90 min.: 2-2. Att.: 22,000. (Japan advances to France ’98; Iran to meet Australia in two-leg playoff Nov. 22 and 29 for final berth in World Cup finals.)