Asian Cup 1980 : Iran beats North Korea 3-0 to claim Asian Cup third place
KUWAIT CITY, Sep. 29, 1980 (AMP) — Kuwait 1980 : Iran secured the consolation of third place at the 1980 AFC Asian Cup with a 3-0 win against North Korea (halftime: 0-0) on Monday.
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)
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
Iran
3:0
North Korea
3:0 (0:0)
- 29 September 1980
- Kuwait City
Asian Cup History
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