World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran beats Hong Kong 2-0
HONG KONG, Jun. 19, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Hong Kong by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Iranians top of the group with 2 points. In their next game, Iran will meet South Korea on July 3, while Hong Kong will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iran at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Hong Kong
0:2
Iran
0:2 (0:1)
- 19 June 1977
- Hong Kong
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 2 |
 Australia | 0 |
 Kuwait | 0 |
 South Korea | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
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