Asian Cup 1988 Qualifiers : UAE hold China to 0-0
ABU DHABI, Feb. 10, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 (Qualifiers) : The United Arab Emirates tied 0-0 with China, in a qualifying game for the 1988 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Emirati top of Group 1 with 7 points. China is second with 5 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet India on February 13, while China will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1980)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
China at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1976)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984) Third Place (1976)
United Arab Emirates
0:0
China
0:0 (0:0)
- 10 February 1988
- Abu Dhabi
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 7 |
| China | 5 |
 Thailand | 3 |
 North Yemen | 1 |
 India | 1 |
 Bangladesh | 1 |
Asian Cup History
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