Asian Cup 1996 : Iran beats Kuwait in shoot out to claim Asian Cup third place
ABU DHABI, Dec. 21, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Iran secured the consolation of third place at the 1996 AFC Asian Cup after defeating Kuwait 3-2 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Saturday afternoon.
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)
Kuwait at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1980)
- 6 appearances (first in 1972)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Champions (1980) Runners-up (1976) Third Place (1984)
Iran
1:1
Kuwait
3:2 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:1)
- 21 December 1996
- 16:45
- Abu Dhabi
Asian Cup History
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