South Korea beats North Korea to reach Asian Cup final
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 28, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : South Korea reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in their history with a 2-1 win against North Korea (halftime: 0-1) on Sunday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
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)
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
South Korea
2:1
North Korea
2:1 (0:1)
- 28 September 1980
- 19:30
- Kuwait City
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.