World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : Syria beats Kuwait 2-0
TEHERAN, May. 11, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (Asian Qualifiers) : Syria defeated Kuwait by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
The result put the Syrians second in Group B2 with 5 points. Kuwait is bottom with one point. In their next game, Syria will meet third-placed North Korea on May 13, 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
2:0
Kuwait
2:0 (1:0)
- 11 May 1973
- Teheran
Group B2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 7 |
| Syria | 5 |
 North Korea | 3 |
| Kuwait | 1 |
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