Asian Cup 1988 : Iran beats China in shoot out to claim Asian Cup third place
DOHA, Dec. 17, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 : Iran secured the consolation of third place at the 1988 AFC Asian Cup after defeating China 3-0 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Saturday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
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)
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)
China
0:0
Iran
0:3 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 17 December 1988
- 16:00
- Doha
Asian Cup History
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