Asian Cup 1996 : Iraq beats Iran 2-1
DUBAI, Dec. 5, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Iraq defeated Iran by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Thursday night.
The result put the Iraqi second in Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Iraq will meet group leaders Saudi Arabia on December 8, while Iran will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 8 appearances (first in 1968)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988) Fourth Place (1984)
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1972)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
Iran
1:2
Iraq
1:2 (0:1)
- 5 December 1996
- 19:00
- Dubai
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| Iraq | 3 |
| Iran | 0 |
 Thailand | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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