World Cup 1970 Qualifiers : Australia defeats South Korea 2-1
SEOUL, Oct. 14, 1969 (AMP) — Mexico 70 (Qualifiers) : Australia defeated South Korea by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1970 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Australians top of Group 1 with 4 points. South Korea is second with one point. In their next game, Australia will meet third-placed Japan on October 16, while South Korea will face Japan.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - Group 1
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Australia
2:1
South Korea
2:1 (1:1)
- 14 October 1969
- Seoul
AFC / OFC - Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 4 |
| South Korea | 1 |
 Japan | 1 |
Matches
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