Saudi Arabia beats UAE in shoot out to win 1996 Asian Cup
ABU DHABI, Dec. 21, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Saudi Arabia claimed a third AFC Asian Cup crown after defeating the United Arab Emirates 4-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1992)
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)
United Arab Emirates
0:0
Saudi Arabia
2:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 21 December 1996
- 19:35
- Abu Dhabi
Asian Cup History
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