World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran and South Korea tied at 2-2
TEHERAN, Nov. 11, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran tied 2-2 with South Korea (halftime: 0-1), 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 8 points. South Korea is second with 8 points. In their next game, Iran will meet Hong Kong on November 18, while South Korea will face Hong Kong.
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)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1954)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
Iran
2:2
South Korea
2:2 (0:1)
- 11 November 1977
- Teheran
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 8 |
| South Korea | 8 |
 Australia | 7 |
 Kuwait | 5 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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