World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Australia beats South Korea 2-1
SYDNEY, Aug. 27, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia defeated South Korea by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Australians second in the group with 4 points. South Korea is third with 3 points. In their next game, Australia will meet Kuwait on October 16, while South Korea will face Kuwait.
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)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Australia
2:1
South Korea
2:1 (0:1)
- 27 August 1977
- Sydney
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 5 |
| Australia | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 |
 Kuwait | 0 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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