Asian Cup 1976 Qualifiers : Iraq beats Saudi Arabia 2-1
BAGHDAD, Apr. 12, 1975 (AMP) — Iran 1976 (Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1976 AFC Asian Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Iraqi top of Group 2 with 13 points. Saudi Arabia is second with 10 points. In their last game, Iraq will meet Afghanistan on April 14, while Saudi Arabia will face Qatar.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 1 appearances (1972)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Iraq
2:1
Saudi Arabia
2:1 (2:1)
- 12 April 1975
- Baghdad
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 13 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10 |
 Qatar | 4 |
 Afghanistan | 1 |
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