Asian Cup 2004 : Kuwait beats UAE 3-1
JINAN, Jul. 19, 2004 (AMP) — China 2004 : Kuwait defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday night.
The result put the Kuwaiti top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Kuwait will meet second-placed Jordan on July 23, while the United Arab Emirates will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Kuwait at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1980)
- 8 appearances (first in 1972)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Champions (1980) Runners-up (1976) Third Place (1984) Fourth Place (1996)
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1980)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1996) Fourth Place (1992)
Kuwait
3:1
United Arab Emirates
3:1 (3:0)
- 19 July 2004
- 21:00
- Jinan
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 3 |
 Jordan | 1 |
 South Korea | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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