Asian Cup 2000 Qualifiers : Thailand beats North Korea 5-3
BANGKOK, Apr. 4, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 (Qualifiers) : Thailand defeated North Korea by a score of 5-3 (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Thai top of Group 8 with 7 points. North Korea is third with 5 points. In their next game, Thailand will meet Taiwan on April 6, while North Korea will face Malaysia.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
Thailand at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1972)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
- Statistics: Third Place (1972)
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1980)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1980)
Thailand
5:3
North Korea
5:3 (2:1)
- 4 April 2000
- 18:30
- Bangkok
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Malaysia | 7 |
| Thailand | 7 |
| North Korea | 5 |
 Taiwan | 3 |
Asian Cup History
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