World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Kuwait beats Hong Kong 3-1
HONG KONG, Oct. 2, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait defeated Hong Kong by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Kuwaiti fourth in the group with 2 points. Hong Kong is bottom with no points. In their next game, Kuwait will meet third-placed South Korea on October 9, while Hong Kong will face Australia.
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)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Hong Kong
1:3
Kuwait
1:3 (1:1)
- 2 October 1977
- Hong Kong
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 5 |
 Australia | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 |
| Kuwait | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
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