South Korea loses to Kuwait but advances to Asian Cup semifinals
BANGKOK, May. 12, 1972 (AMP) — Thailand 1972 : Kuwait defeated South Korea by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Friday. South Korea advance to the Semifinals.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 4 appearances (first in 1956)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Third Place (1964)
Kuwait at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
South Korea
1:2
Kuwait
1:2 (1:2)
- 12 May 1972
- Bangkok
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 3 |
| Kuwait | 3 |
 Cambodia | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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