Asian Cup 1980 : North Korea defeats Bangladesh 3-2
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 16, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : North Korea defeated Bangladesh by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Tuesday.
The result put the Koreans top of Group A with 3 points. In their next game, North Korea will meet China on September 18, while Bangladesh will face Syria.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
Bangladesh at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
North Korea
3:2
Bangladesh
3:2 (2:0)
- 16 September 1980
- Kuwait City
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| North Korea | 3 |
 China | 0 |
 Iran | 0 |
 Syria | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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