Asian Cup 1996 : Saudi Arabia defeats Iraq 1-0
DUBAI, Dec. 8, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Saudi Arabia defeated Iraq by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Sunday afternoon.
The result put the Saudi top of Group B with 6 points. Iraq is second with 3 points. In their last game, Saudi Arabia will meet third-placed Iran on December 11, while Iraq will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1984, 1988)
- 4 appearances (first in 1984)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988) Runners-up (1992)
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1972)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
Saudi Arabia
1:0
Iraq
1:0 (1:0)
- 8 December 1996
- 16:45
- Dubai
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 6 |
| Iraq | 3 |
 Iran | 0 |
 Thailand | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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