China beats Iran in shoot out to reach Asian Cup final
BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2004 (AMP) — China 2004 : China reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in their history after defeating Iran 4-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Tuesday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
China at the Asian Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1976)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984) Third Place (1976, 1992) Fourth Place (1988, 2000)
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 10 appearances (first in 1968)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996) Fourth Place (1984)
China
1:1
Iran
4:3 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:1)
- 3 August 2004
- 21:00
- Beijing
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.