World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : North Korea hold Syria to 1-1
TEHERAN, May. 6, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea tied 1-1 with Syria (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Syrians top of Group B2 with 3 points. North Korea is third with 2 points. In their next game, Syria will meet second-placed Iran on May 8, while North Korea will face Kuwait.
Fixtures and Results : Group B2
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1966)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
North Korea
1:1
Syria
1:1 (0:0)
- 6 May 1973
- Teheran
Group B2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Syria | 3 |
 Iran | 3 |
| North Korea | 2 |
 Kuwait | 0 |
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