1996 AFC Asian Cup
Iran beats Kuwait in shoot out to claim Asian Cup third place
ABU DHABI, Dec. 21, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Iran secured the consolation of third place at the 1996 AFC Asian Cup after defeating Kuwait 3-2 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Saturday afternoon.
Asian Cup 1996 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 4 December 1996 – 21 December 1996
- 11st edition
- Teams: 12
- Matches played: 26
- Goals scored: 80
- Most goals scored in a match: 8
Saudi Arabia beats UAE in shoot out to win 1996 Asian Cup
ABU DHABI, Dec. 21, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Saudi Arabia claimed the AFC Asian Cup crown after defeating the United Arab Emirates 4-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Saturday night.
Final positions
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Kuwait
Asian Cup Facts
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.
1996 Asian Cup Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Group C, Second Round
The 12 teams qualified for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup:
1996 Asian Cup Qualification
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