Asian Cup 1988 : South Korea beats Japan 2-0
DOHA, Dec. 6, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 : South Korea defeated Japan by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Tuesday afternoon.
The result put the Koreans top of Group A with 6 points. Japan is fourth with one point. In their next game, South Korea will meet third-placed Qatar on December 9, while Japan will face the United Arab Emirates.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 7 appearances (first in 1956)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980) Third Place (1964)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
South Korea
2:0
Japan
2:0 (2:0)
- 6 December 1988
- 15:00
- Doha
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 6 |
 Iran | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 |
| Japan | 1 |
 United Arab Emirates | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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