World Cup 1978 Qualifiers : Kuwait defeats Australia 1-0
KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 19, 1977 (AMP) — Argentina 78 (Asian Qualifiers) : Kuwait defeated Australia by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 1978 FIFA World Cup (AFC / OFC - 2nd Round) on Saturday.
The result put the Kuwaiti second in the group with 9 points. Australia is fourth with 7 points. In their last game, Kuwait will meet group leaders Iran on December 3, while Australia will face Iran.
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)
Australia at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1974)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Kuwait
1:0
Australia
1:0 (0:0)
- 19 November 1977
- Kuwait City
AFC / OFC - 2nd Round
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 10 |
| Kuwait | 9 |
 South Korea | 8 |
| Australia | 7 |
 Hong Kong | 0 |
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