World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Japan and Hong Kong qualify for next round
SEOUL, May. 15, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (Asian Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated Japan by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday. Hong Kong and Japan both qualify for the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
The result put Hong Kong top of Group A1 with 2 points. In their last game, Hong Kong will meet Vietnam on May 24, while Japan will face Vietnam.
Fixtures and Results : Group A1
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Overview
Japan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Japan
0:1
Hong Kong
0:1 (0:0)
- 15 May 1973
- Seoul
Group A1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2 |
 Vietnam | 0 |
| Japan | 0 |
Matches
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