Asian Cup 2000 Qualifiers : Taiwan defeats Malaysia 3-2
BANGKOK, Apr. 4, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 (Qualifiers) : Taiwan defeated Malaysia by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 3-2), in a qualifying game for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Malaysians top of Group 8 with 7 points. Taiwan is bottom with 3 points. In their next game, Malaysia will meet second-placed North Korea on April 6, while Taiwan will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Taiwan at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1960)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Third Place (1960) Fourth Place (1968)
Malaysia at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1976)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
Taiwan
3:2
Malaysia
3:2 (3:2)
- 4 April 2000
- Bangkok
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 7 |
 North Korea | 5 |
 Thailand | 4 |
| Taiwan | 3 |
Asian Cup History
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