Iran and Iraq qualify for the quarter-finals
SIDON, Oct. 18, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 : Iran defeated Iraq by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Wednesday night. Iran and Iraq both advance to the Quarterfinals.
Fixtures and Results : Group A
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 9 appearances (first in 1968)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996) Fourth Place (1984)
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1972)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
Iran
1:0
Iraq
1:0 (0:0)
- 18 October 2000
- 19:35
- Sidon
Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 7 |
| Iraq | 4 |
 Thailand | 2 |
 Lebanon | 2 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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