Saudi Arabia beats Iran in shoot out to reach Asian Cup final

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Posted on 13 December 1984 22:00

SINGAPORE, Dec. 13, 1984 (AMP) — Singapore 1984 : Saudi Arabia reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the very first time in their history after defeating Iran 5-4 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Thursday night.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup

First appearance
2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)

Iran at the Asian Cup

3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
5 appearances (first in 1968)
6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980)

Saudi Arabia

1:1

Iran

5:4 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:1)

13 December 1984
20:00
Singapore

Asian Cup 1984
Second Round

Asian Cup History

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.