Asian Cup 2000 Qualifiers : North Korea beats Malaysia 4-1
BANGKOK, Apr. 6, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 (Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Malaysia by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup on Thursday afternoon.
The result put the Koreans second in Group 8 with 8 points. Malaysia is third with 7 points. In their last game, North Korea will meet Taiwan on April 9, while Malaysia will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1980)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1980)
Malaysia at the Asian Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1976)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
North Korea
4:1
Malaysia
4:1 (1:1)
- 6 April 2000
- 16:30
- Bangkok
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Thailand | 10 |
| North Korea | 8 |
| Malaysia | 7 |
 Taiwan | 3 |
Asian Cup History
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