Asian Cup 1968 : Israel defeats Hong Kong 6-1
TEHRAN, May. 12, 1968 (AMP) — Iran 1968 : Israel defeated Hong Kong by a big score of 6-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Sunday.
The result put the Israelians top of the group with 3 points. Hong Kong is bottom with no points. In their next game, Israel will meet third-placed Burma on May 14, while Hong Kong will face Taiwan.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
Hong Kong at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1956)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Third Place (1956) Fourth Place (1964)
Israel at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1964)
- 4 appearances (first in 1956)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1964) Runners-up (1956, 1960)
Hong Kong
1:6
Israel
1:6 (0:1)
- 12 May 1968
- Tehran
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Israel | 3 |
 Iran | 3 |
 Burma | 1 |
 Taiwan | 1 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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