Asian Cup 2007 : Iran beats Uzbekistan 2-1
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul. 11, 2007 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 : Iran defeated Uzbekistan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Wednesday night.
The result put the Iranians second in Group C with 3 points. In their next game, Iran will meet group leaders China on July 15, while Uzbekistan will face Malaysia.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 11 appearances (first in 1968)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996, 2004) Fourth Place (1984)
Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1996)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
Iran
2:1
Uzbekistan
2:1 (0:1)
- 11 July 2007
- 18:20
- Kuala Lumpur
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 China | 3 |
| Iran | 3 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 |
 Malaysia | 0 |
Matches
- Malaysia 1-5 China
- Iran 2-1 Uzbekistan
- Uzbekistan - Malaysia 18:20
- China - Iran 18:20
- Malaysia - Iran 20:35
- Uzbekistan - China 20:35
Asian Cup History
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