Saudi Arabia and Iran qualify for the quarter-finals
DUBAI, Dec. 11, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Iran defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon. Iran and Saudi Arabia both advance to the Quarterfinals.
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)
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)
Saudi Arabia
0:3
Iran
0:3 (0:2)
- 11 December 1996
- 16:45
- Dubai
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6 |
 Iraq | 3 |
 Thailand | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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