Asian Cup 1984 Qualifiers : Iran beats Syria 3-1
SURAKARTA, Aug. 9, 1984 (AMP) — Singapore 1984 (Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Syria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1984 AFC Asian Cup on Thursday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group 1 with 6 points. Syria is fourth with 3 points. In their next game, Iran will meet third-placed Thailand on August 11, while Syria will face Bangladesh.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 4 appearances (first in 1968)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980)
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 1 appearances (1980)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Iran
3:1
Syria
3:1 (1:1)
- 9 August 1984
- Surakarta
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 6 |
 Indonesia | 6 |
 Thailand | 3 |
| Syria | 3 |
 Philippines | 0 |
 Bangladesh | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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