World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : South Korea and Japan tied at 2-2
SEOUL, Oct. 12, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (Qualifiers) : South Korea tied 2-2 with Japan (halftime: 2-1), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Koreans second in Group 1 with one point. Japan is bottom with one point. In their next game, South Korea will meet group leaders Australia on October 14, while Japan will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - Group 1
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Overview
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Japan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
South Korea
2:2
Japan
2:2 (2:1)
- 12 October 1969
- Seoul
AFC / OFC - Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 2 |
| South Korea | 1 |
| Japan | 1 |
Matches
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