World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Kuwait beats Australia 2-1
SYDNEY, Oct. 16, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait defeated Australia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Australians third in the group with 4 points. Kuwait is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Australia will meet second-placed South Korea on October 23, while Kuwait will face Iran.
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)
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Australia
1:2
Kuwait
1:2 (0:1)
- 16 October 1977
- Sydney
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 5 |
 South Korea | 5 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Kuwait | 4 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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