Kuwait beats Iraq in extra time to reach Asian Cup final

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Posted on 11 June 1976

TEHRAN, Jun. 11, 1976 (AMP) — Iran 1976 : Kuwait reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the very first time in their history courtesy of a 3-2 extra time victory over Iraq (following a 2-2 draw in regulation) on Friday.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Kuwait at the Asian Cup

2 appearance (1972)
2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)

Iraq at the Asian Cup

2 appearance (1972)
2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)

Kuwait

3:2

Iraq

3:2 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (1:0)

11 June 1976
Tehran

Asian Cup 1976
Second Round

Asian Cup History

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