Asian Cup 1996 : Iran beats Thailand 3-1

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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)
1996 Asian Cup Poster
Thailand
1:3
Iran
1:3 (0:1)
  • 8 December 1996
  • 19:00
  • Dubai

Group B

TeamPts
Saudi Arabia6
Iran3
Iraq3
Thailand0

Matches

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