Asian Cup 1980 : South Korea beats Qatar 2-0
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 19, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : South Korea defeated Qatar by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Friday night.
The result put the Koreans second in Group B with 4 points. Qatar is third with 3 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet group leaders Kuwait on September 21, while Qatar will face Malaysia.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Qatar at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 5 appearances (first in 1956)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972) Third Place (1964)
Qatar
0:2
South Korea
0:2 (0:2)
- 19 September 1980
- 18:30
- Kuwait City
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Kuwait | 4 |
| South Korea | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
 Malaysia | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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