Asian Cup 1988 Qualifiers : China beats Thailand 5-0
ABU DHABI, Feb. 14, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 (Qualifiers) : China defeated Thailand by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 5-0), in a qualifying game for the 1988 AFC Asian Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Chinese second in Group 1 with 8 points. Thailand is fourth with 4 points. In their last game, China will meet India on February 16, while Thailand will face North Yemen.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
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)
Thailand at the Asian Cup
- 1 appearances (1972)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Third Place (1972)
China
5:0
Thailand
5:0 (5:0)
- 14 February 1988
- Abu Dhabi
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 United Arab Emirates | 10 |
| China | 8 |
 North Yemen | 5 |
| Thailand | 4 |
 Bangladesh | 3 |
 India | 1 |
Asian Cup History
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