Asian Cup 1996 Qualifiers : Lebanon defeats Turkmenistan 3-1
BEIRUT, May. 12, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 (Qualifiers) : Lebanon defeated Turkmenistan by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Lebanese second in Group 10 with 3 points. Turkmenistan is bottom with one point. In their next game, Lebanon will meet third-placed Turkmenistan on May 26, while Turkmenistan will face Lebanon.
Fixtures and Results : Group 10
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Overview
Lebanon at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Turkmenistan at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Lebanon
3:1
Turkmenistan
3:1 (1:1)
- 12 May 1996
- Beirut
Group 10
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Kuwait | 4 |
| Lebanon | 3 |
| Turkmenistan | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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