World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran defeats Kuwait 1-0
TEHERAN, Oct. 28, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Kuwait by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Friday.
The result put the Iranians top of the group with 7 points. Kuwait is fourth with 4 points. In their next game, Iran will meet second-placed South Korea on November 11, while Kuwait will face South Korea.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
Iran 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)
Iran
1:0
Kuwait
1:0 (0:0)
- 28 October 1977
- Teheran
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 7 |
 South Korea | 6 |
 Australia | 5 |
| Kuwait | 4 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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