Kuwait beats Iran to reach Asian Cup final
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 28, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : Kuwait reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in their history with a 2-1 win against Iran (halftime: 0-0) on Sunday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 4 appearances (first in 1968)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976)
Kuwait at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1972)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1976)
Iran
1:2
Kuwait
1:2 (0:0)
- 28 September 1980
- Kuwait City
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.