Group A of the 1995 King Fahd Cup took place between 6 and 10 January 1995. Denmark won the group, and advanced to the final, while Mexico finished second and advanced to third-place playoff. Saudi Arabia failed to advance. [1]
Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 | |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 |
Saudi Arabia | 0–2 | |
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Report | L. García |
Saudi Arabia | Mexico |
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Saudi Arabia | 0–2 | |
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Report | B.Laudrup Wieghorst |
Saudi Arabia | Denmark |
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Denmark | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | |
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Rasmussen | Report | L. García |
Penalties | ||
Schjønberg M. Laudrup J. Høgh Rieper | 4–2 |
Denmark | Mexico |
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