Asian Cup 1996 Qualifiers : Iran beats Oman 2-0
TEHRAN, Jun. 14, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 (Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Oman by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup on Friday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group 5 with 9 points. Oman is second with 6 points. In their next game, Iran will meet third-placed Sri Lanka on June 17, while Oman will face Nepal.
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)
Oman at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1984)
Iran
2:0
Oman
2:0 (2:0)
- 14 June 1996
- Tehran
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 9 |
| Oman | 6 |
 Sri Lanka | 3 |
 Nepal | 0 |
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