South Korea and Iran qualify for the semi-finals
DOHA, Dec. 11, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 : South Korea defeated Iran by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon. South Korea and Iran both advance to the Semifinals.
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)
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 6 appearances (first in 1968)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980) Fourth Place (1984)
South Korea
3:0
Iran
3:0 (2:0)
- 11 December 1988
- 17:00
- Doha
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 12 |
| Iran | 7 |
 Qatar | 3 |
 United Arab Emirates | 3 |
 Japan | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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