China beats Kuwait in extra time to reach Asian Cup final
SINGAPORE, Dec. 14, 1984 (AMP) — Singapore 1984 : China reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the very first time in their history courtesy of a 1-0 extra time victory over Kuwait (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Friday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
China at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1976)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Third Place (1976)
Kuwait at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1980)
- 4 appearances (first in 1972)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Champions (1980) Runners-up (1976)
China

1:0

Kuwait
1:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 14 December 1984
- 20:00
- Singapore
Asian Cup History

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