Iraq beats Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals
CHENGDU, Jul. 26, 2004 (AMP) — China 2004 : Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday night. Iraq advance to the Quarterfinals. Saudi Arabia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 6 appearances (first in 1984)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000)
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1972)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)

Saudi Arabia

1:2

Iraq
1:2 (0:0)
- 26 July 2004
- 19:00
- Chengdu
Group C
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 9 |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | 1 |
![]() | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History

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