Asian Cup 1980 : Malaysia defeats UAE 2-0
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 20, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : Malaysia defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Saturday.
The result put the Malaysians third in Group B with 4 points. UAE is bottom with one point. In their last game, Malaysia will meet Qatar on September 23, while the United Arab Emirates will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Malaysia at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearance (1976)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Malaysia
2:0
United Arab Emirates
2:0 (1:0)
- 20 September 1980
- Kuwait City
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Kuwait | 4 |
 South Korea | 4 |
| Malaysia | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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