Asian Cup 1996 : Iran beats Thailand 3-1
DUBAI, Dec. 8, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Iran defeated Thailand by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Sunday night.
The result put the Iranians second in Group B with 3 points. Thailand is bottom with no points. In their last game, Iran will meet group leaders Saudi Arabia on December 11, while Thailand will face Iraq.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Thailand at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1972)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Third Place (1972)
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)
Thailand
1:3
Iran
1:3 (0:1)
- 8 December 1996
- 19:00
- Dubai
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 6 |
| Iran | 3 |
 Iraq | 3 |
| Thailand | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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