Asian Cup 1980 : North Korea beats China 2-1
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 18, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : North Korea defeated China by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Thursday.
The result put the Koreans top of Group A with 6 points. In their next game, North Korea will meet second-placed Iran on September 24, while China will face Iran.
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)
China at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearance (1976)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Third Place (1976)
North Korea
2:1
China
2:1 (1:1)
- 18 September 1980
- Kuwait City
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| North Korea | 6 |
 Iran | 1 |
 Syria | 1 |
 Bangladesh | 0 |
| China | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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