Saudi Arabia beats South Korea in shoot out to win 1988 Asian Cup

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DOHA, Dec. 18, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 : Saudi Arabia claimed a second AFC Asian Cup crown after defeating South Korea 4-3 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Sunday 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)

Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup

  • 1 title (1984)
  • 2 appearance (1984)
  • 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
  • Statistics: Champions (1984)
South Korea
0:0
Saudi Arabia
3:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
  • 18 December 1988
  • 16:00
  • Doha

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