Saudi Arabia beats Iran in shoot out to reach Asian Cup final
ABU DHABI, Dec. 19, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Saudi Arabia reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the fourth time in their history after defeating Iran 4-3 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Thursday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
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 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
0:0
Saudi Arabia
3:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 19 December 1996
- 19:30
- Abu Dhabi
Asian Cup History
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