Iran beats South Korea to advance to Asian Cup semifinals
DUBAI, Dec. 16, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Iran reached the semifinals of the 1996 AFC Asian Cup with a 6-2 win against South Korea (halftime: 1-2) on Monday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 8 appearances (first in 1956)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964)
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)
South Korea
2:6
Iran
2:6 (2:1)
- 16 December 1996
- 16:45
- Dubai
Asian Cup History
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