World Cup 1974 Qualifiers : North Korea defeats Syria 3-0
TEHERAN, May. 13, 1973 (AMP) — Germany 74 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Syria by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1974 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Koreans second in Group B2 with 5 points. Syria is third with 5 points. In their last game, North Korea will meet Kuwait on May 15, while Syria will face Iran.
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)
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North Korea
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3:0
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Syria
3:0 (2:0)
- 13 May 1973
- Teheran
Group B2
Team | Pts |
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![]() | 9 |
![]() | 5 |
![]() | 5 |
![]() | 1 |
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