Asian Cup 1972 Qualifiers : Cambodia loses to Malaysia 2-1 but qualifies for next round
THAILAND, May. 26, 1971 (AMP) — Thailand 1972 (Qualifiers) : Malaysia defeated Cambodia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a Asian Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Cambodia advance to the second round of the ongoing Asian Cup qualifying campaign.
The result put the Malaysians top of Group B with 3 points. Cambodia is second with 3 points. In their last game, Malaysia will meet third-placed Hong Kong on May 28.
Fixtures and Results : Central zone - Group B
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Overview
Malaysia at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
Cambodia at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
Malaysia
2:1
Cambodia
2:1 (2:1)
- 26 May 1971
- Thailand
Central zone - Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 3 |
| Cambodia | 3 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
Matches
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