Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers : North Korea defeats Malaysia 4-1
BURIRAM, Nov. 10, 2017 (AMP) — Emirates 2019 (Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Malaysia by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Friday night.
The result put the Koreans third in Group B with 5 points. Malaysia is bottom with one point. In their next game, North Korea will meet Malaysia on November 13, while Malaysia will face North Korea.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1980)
Malaysia at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1976)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
North Korea
4:1
Malaysia
4:1 (2:0)
- 10 November 2017
- 20:00
- Buriram
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Lebanon | 10 |
 Hong Kong | 5 |
| North Korea | 5 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
Asian Cup History
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