Asian Cup 2004 Qualifiers : Iran beats Lebanon 3-0
BEIRUT, Nov. 19, 2003 (AMP) — China 2004 (Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Lebanon by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2004 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group D with 12 points. Lebanon is third with 4 points. In their last game, Iran will meet third-placed Lebanon on November 28, while Lebanon will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Second round Group D
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Overview
Lebanon at the Asian Cup
- 1 appearances (2000)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 9 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)
Lebanon
0:3
Iran
0:3 (0:1)
- 19 November 2003
- Beirut
Second round Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 12 |
 Jordan | 12 |
| Lebanon | 4 |
 North Korea | 1 |
Asian Cup History
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