Asian Cup 1996 Qualifiers : Hong Kong beats Macau 4-1
KOWLOON, Feb. 1, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 (Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated Macau by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 4-1), in a qualifying game for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup on Thursday.
The result put Hong Kong second in Group 2 with 6 points. Macau is third with no points. In their last game, Hong Kong will meet group leaders China on February 4, while Macau will face the Philippines.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Hong Kong at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1956)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Third Place (1956) Fourth Place (1964)
Macau at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
Hong Kong
4:1
Macau
4:1 (4:1)
- 1 February 1996
- Kowloon
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 China | 6 |
| Hong Kong | 6 |
| Macau | 0 |
 Philippines | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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