Asian Cup 1996 : UAE defeats Kuwait 3-2
ABU DHABI, Dec. 7, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : The United Arab Emirates defeated Kuwait by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 0-2), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Saturday afternoon.
The result put the Emirati top of Group A with 4 points. Kuwait is bottom with one point. In their last game, the United Arab Emirates will meet second-placed Indonesia on December 10, while Kuwait will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1992)
Kuwait at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1980)
- 6 appearances (first in 1972)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Champions (1980) Runners-up (1976) Third Place (1984)
United Arab Emirates
3:2
Kuwait
3:2 (0:2)
- 7 December 1996
- 16:45
- Abu Dhabi
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 4 |
 Indonesia | 1 |
 South Korea | 1 |
| Kuwait | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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