Asian Cup 1988 Qualifiers : Syria beats North Korea 2-1
KATMANDU, May. 26, 1988 (AMP) — Qatar 1988 (Qualifiers) : Syria defeated North Korea by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1988 AFC Asian Cup on Thursday.
The result put the Syrians top of Group 3 with 3 points. In their next game, Syria will meet second-placed Iran on May 29, while North Korea will face Nepal.
Fixtures and Results : Group 3
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Overview
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1980)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- 1 appearances (1980)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1980)
Syria
2:1
North Korea
2:1 (2:1)
- 26 May 1988
- Katmandu
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Syria | 3 |
 Hong Kong | 1 |
 Nepal | 1 |
 Iran | 0 |
| North Korea | 0 |
Matches
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