Saudi Arabia beats South Korea to reach Asian Cup final
BEIRUT, Oct. 26, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 : Saudi Arabia reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the fifth time in their history with a 2-1 win against South Korea (halftime: 0-0) on Thursday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 9 appearances (first in 1956)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964)
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 5 appearances (first in 1984)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992)
South Korea
1:2
Saudi Arabia
1:2 (0:0)
- 26 October 2000
- 16:45
- Beirut
Asian Cup History
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