Asian Cup 1972 : Iraq beats South Korea in shoot out
BANGKOK, May. 7, 1972 (AMP) — Thailand 1972 : Iraq defeated South Korea on penalties 4-2, after the match ended 0-0 in regulation time, in a Asian Cup group stage game on Sunday. South Korea and Iraq both qualify for the next round of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup.
Fixtures and Results : Preliminary round
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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)
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
South Korea
0:0
Iraq
2:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 7 May 1972
- Bangkok
Asian Cup History
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