World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Australia beats Iran 3-0
SYDNEY, Aug. 18, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Iran by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
The result put the Australians top of Group B with 2 points. In their last game, Australia will meet second-placed Iran on August 24, while Iran will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Group B Final
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Iran at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Australia
3:0
Iran
3:0 (1:0)
- 18 August 1973
- Sydney
Group B Final
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 2 |
| Iran | 0 |
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