
Australian football coach Terry Venables surveys the Melbourne Cricket Ground before Australia's match against Iran. The match would decide the final team to advance to the FIFA World Cup 1998 France™. 29 November, 1997. AFP PHOTO

Australia and Iran in action during a FIFA World Cup 1998 France™ qualification match in Tehran, Iran, 22 November, 1997. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Australia play Iran during a FIFA World Cup 1998 France™ qualification match in Tehran, Iran, 22 November, 1997. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. AFP PHOTO

Iran's Brazilian coach Valdier Vierra hugs one of his players after Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup 1998 France™ by drawing 2-2 against Australia in Melbourne, 29 November, 2007. AFP PHOTO

Australian players Craig Foster and Steve Horvat react

Iranians celebrate in Tehran's streets as Iran draw 2-2 with Australia in Melbourne thereby qualifying ahead of Australia for the FIFA World Cup 1998 France™. AFP PHOTO