World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Iran beats Hong Kong 3-0
TEHERAN, Nov. 18, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iran defeated Hong Kong by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 3-0), 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 10 points. Hong Kong is bottom with no points. In their next game, Iran will meet third-placed Australia on November 25, while Hong Kong 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)
Hong Kong at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iran
3:0
Hong Kong
3:0 (3:0)
- 18 November 1977
- Teheran
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 10 |
 South Korea | 8 |
 Australia | 7 |
 Kuwait | 7 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
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