Asian Cup 1968 Qualifiers : Hong Kong defeats Malaysia 3-1
HONG KONG, Mar. 26, 1967 (AMP) — Iran 1968 (Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated Malaysia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1968 AFC Asian Cup (Central zone) on Sunday.
The result put Hong Kong top of the group with 6 points. Malaysia is fourth with one point. In their next game, Hong Kong will meet Singapore on March 29, while Malaysia will face South Vietnam.
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)
Malaysia at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
Hong Kong
3:1
Malaysia
3:1 (3:1)
- 26 March 1967
- Hong Kong
Central zone
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 6 |
 Thailand | 3 |
 South Vietnam | 3 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
 Singapore | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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