World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Australia beats Hong Kong 5-2
HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Hong Kong by a score of 5-2 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Sunday.
The result put the Australians top of the group with 7 points. Hong Kong is bottom with no points. In their next game, Australia will meet Kuwait on November 19, while Hong Kong will face Kuwait.
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)
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Hong Kong
2:5
Australia
2:5 (0:3)
- 30 October 1977
- Hong Kong
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Australia | 7 |
 Iran | 7 |
 South Korea | 6 |
 Kuwait | 4 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
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