Asian Cup 2007 Qualifiers : South Korea and Syria play out 1-1 draw
SEOUL, Oct. 11, 2006 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 (Qualifiers) : South Korea tied 1-1 with Syria (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Koreans top of Group B with 11 points. Syria is third with 5 points. In their last game, South Korea will meet second-placed Iran on November 15, while Syria will face Taiwan.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 10 appearances (first in 1956)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964, 2000)
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
South Korea
1:1
Syria
1:1 (1:1)
- 11 October 2006
- 20:00
- Seoul
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 11 |
 Iran | 11 |
| Syria | 5 |
 Taiwan | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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