South Korea beats China in extra time to reach Asian Cup final
DOHA, Dec. 14, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 : South Korea reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the third time in their history courtesy of a 2-1 extra time victory over China (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Wednesday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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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)
China at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1976)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984) Third Place (1976)
South Korea
2:1
China
2:1 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 14 December 1988
- 16:00
- Doha
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.