Saudi Arabia beats South Korea to reach Asian Cup final

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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)
2000 Asian Cup Poster
South Korea
1:2
Saudi Arabia
1:2 (0:0)
  • 26 October 2000
  • 16:45
  • Beirut

Asian Cup History

AFC Asian Cup History

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