Asian Cup 1984 : Kuwait beats Iran in shoot out to claim Asian Cup third place
SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 1984 (AMP) — Singapore 1984 : Kuwait secured the consolation of third place at the 1984 AFC Asian Cup after defeating Iran 5-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Sunday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
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)
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)
Iran
1:1
Kuwait
3:5 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:1)
- 16 December 1984
- 18:00
- Singapore
Asian Cup History
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