World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran defeats Australia 1-0
MELBOURNE, Aug. 14, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Australia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), 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 5 points. Australia is third with 2 points. In their next game, Iran will meet Kuwait on October 28, while Australia will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Iran at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Australia
0:1
Iran
0:1 (0:0)
- 14 August 1977
- Melbourne
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 5 |
 South Korea | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
 Kuwait | 0 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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