Asian Cup 1956 : Hong Kong held to a 2-2 draw by South Vietnam to claim Asian Cup third place
HONG KONG, Sep. 9, 1956 (AMP) — Hong Kong 1956 : South Vietnam tied 2-2 with Hong Kong (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Sunday night. Hong Kong finished third in the 1956 AFC Asian Cup.
The result put Hong Kong third in the group with 2 points.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
South Vietnam at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Hong Kong at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
South Vietnam
2:2
Hong Kong
2:2 (1:0)
- 9 September 1956
- 19:00
- Hong Kong
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 4 |
 Israel | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
| South Vietnam | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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