Asian Cup 1996 Qualifiers : Iran defeats Nepal 8-0
TEHRAN, Jun. 10, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 (Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Nepal by a big score of 8-0 (halftime: 8-0), in a qualifying game for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup on Monday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group 5 with 3 points. In their next game, Iran will meet third-placed Sri Lanka on June 12, while Nepal will face Oman.
Fixtures and Results : Group 5
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 7 appearances (first in 1968)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988) Fourth Place (1984)
Nepal at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1984)
Iran
8:0
Nepal
8:0 (8:0)
- 10 June 1996
- Tehran
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 3 |
 Oman | 3 |
 Sri Lanka | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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