World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Kuwait and South Korea play out 2-2 draw
KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 5, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait tied 2-2 with South Korea (halftime: 0-1), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Koreans third in the group with 7 points. Kuwait is fourth with 5 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet second-placed Iran on November 11, while Kuwait will face Hong Kong.
Fixtures and Results : AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
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Overview
Kuwait at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Kuwait
2:2
South Korea
2:2 (0:1)
- 5 November 1977
- Kuwait City
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 7 |
 Iran | 7 |
| South Korea | 7 |
| Kuwait | 5 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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