World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Syria beats Kuwait 2-1
TEHERAN, May. 4, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (Asian Qualifiers) : Syria defeated Kuwait by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Syrians top of Group B2 with 2 points. In their next game, Syria will meet second-placed North Korea on May 6, while Kuwait will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Group B2
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Overview
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 1 participation in the qualifications
Syria
2:1
Kuwait
2:1 (0:0)
- 4 May 1973
- Teheran
Group B2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Syria | 2 |
 Iran | 1 |
 North Korea | 1 |
| Kuwait | 0 |
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