1980 AFC Asian Cup
Iran beats North Korea 3-0 to claim Asian Cup third place
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 29, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : Iran secured the consolation of third place at the 1980 AFC Asian Cup with a 3-0 win against North Korea (halftime: 0-0) on Monday.
Asian Cup 1980 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 15 September 1980 – 30 September 1980
- 7th edition
- Teams: 10
- Matches played: 24
- Goals scored: 76
- Most goals scored in a match: 7
Kuwait beats South Korea 3-0 to win 1980 Asian Cup
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 30, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : Kuwait claimed the AFC Asian Cup crown with a 3-0 win against South Korea (halftime: 2-0) in the final on Tuesday night.
Final positions
Kuwait
South Korea
Iran
North Korea
Asian Cup Facts

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.
1980 Asian Cup Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Second Round
The 10 teams qualified for the 1980 AFC Asian Cup:
1980 Asian Cup Qualification
- Groups: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 Preliminary round - Group 3A - Group 3B - Group 3 Finals - Group 4Main article: 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification
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