Iran beats China in extra time to reach Asian Cup final
TEHRAN, Jun. 11, 1976 (AMP) — Iran 1976 : Iran reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in their history courtesy of a 2-0 extra time victory over China (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Friday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1968, 1972)
- 3 appearances (first in 1968)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972)
China at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Iran
2:0
China
2:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 11 June 1976
- Tehran
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.