Asian Cup 1968 Qualifiers : Hong Kong beats South Vietnam 2-0
HONG KONG, Mar. 22, 1967 (AMP) — Iran 1968 (Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated South Vietnam by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1968 AFC Asian Cup (Central zone) on Wednesday.
The result put Hong Kong top of the group with 3 points. In their next game, Hong Kong will meet Malaysia on March 26, while South Vietnam will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Central zone
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Overview
Hong Kong at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1956)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Third Place (1956) Fourth Place (1964)
South Vietnam at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1956)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1956, 1960)
Hong Kong
2:0
South Vietnam
2:0 (2:0)
- 22 March 1967
- Hong Kong
Central zone
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 3 |
 Malaysia | 0 |
 Singapore | 0 |
 Thailand | 0 |
| South Vietnam | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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